Nursing Skills Lab
The Nursing Skills Lab is
designed to provide realistic, hands-on practice for students in an area that
simulates a variety of realistic medical facility environments. There are
numerous resources available to facilitate group or individual learning. The
south end of the lab features eight patient care cubicles arranged to simulate
semi-private hospital rooms equipped with items necessary for direct nursing
care.
The north end of the lab
has two patient care cubicles arranged to simulate one-bed hospital rooms, a
pediatric examination room, an adult examination room, a gynecological
examination room, five mobile workstations and a conference area. The classroom
contains a video viewing conference area and a computer workstation.
Students using the lab
will have access to realistic mannequins and models allowing them to practice skills needed in today's
advanced health care setting. Designated open lab hours are established to
allow students to complete required
coursework and additional practice. Qualified faculty is available to assist
students in practicing skills.
Physical
Therapist Assistant Skills Lab
The Physical Therapist
Assistant Skills Lab provides students with an opportunity to practice a
variety of clinically related patient intervention techniques. Students have
access to an assortment of therapeutic equipment reflective of the current
practice of physical therapy. Lab time is scheduled as part of the curriculum
and reserved lab hours can be established to allow students to complete required coursework
and additional practice.
Radiologic
Technology Energized Skills Lab
The Radiologic Technology
Lab suite contains a classroom; two x-ray rooms, one of which is energized; a
darkroom and a film library. The energized x-ray room is lead-shielded and the
viewing window is constructed of leaded glass for student safety. The energized
x-ray machine is capable of performing digital fluoroscopy and diagnostic
examinations. Two methods of image acquisition are offered. A fully functional
darkroom is available for film processing and a CR reader and imaging plates
are available for digital acquisition. Completing the digital imaging chain is
a quality control workstation and PACS workstation for image manipulation and
storage. An energized mammography machine, portable x-ray machine and C-arm are
also located within the suite to facilitate student learning.
Nurse Aide Center
Nurse
Aide, Medication Aide and Paid Dining Assistant courses are provided in a
classroom- skills lab suite. This facility located at the Education-Technical
Center offers students the ability to learn as they practice skills needed to provide
high quality patient care.