BIRTH OF
NEW PATIENT SIMULATORS
The contractions are becoming more frequent and the soon-to-be-mother cries out. Nurses keep a careful eye on her as they monitor the baby’s heart rate. The contractions quicken and the nurses ready themselves, before they know it it’s time to push!
Associate’s Degrees, Diplomas and Certificate options College Location Key
C,M,S - program available at all colleges C - Clinton Community College M - Muscatine Community College S - Scott Community College CE - Continuing Education program
Programs of Study AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Agribusiness Equipment Technician - M Agribusiness Equipment Sales and Service - M Agribusiness Management - M Agribusiness - Precision Ag - M Agribusiness Sales and Service - M Agriculture - M Agriculture Systems Technology - M Agronomy - M Conservation - M Environmental, Health and Safety - C, M, S Farm Management - M Renewable Energy Systems Specialist - S Turf and Landscape Management - M
ART AND COMMUNICATIONS
Art - C, M, S English - C, M, S Graphic Arts Technology - C Journalism/Communications - C, M, S
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hat the student nurses should do next is not something they can often practice for, but this case is a little different. Those cries? Those contractions? The baby’s heart rate? Well, none of it’s real. It’s all part of a brand new female patient simulator who has the ability to give birth. She’s called Lucina and she’s very life-like. “She functions not only as a pregnant mom, but we can also use her as a normal adult, so before, during and after pregnancy,” said Dawn Boettcher, Dean of Health Programs. “Students can access, observe and treat her and the baby. She has the ability
Music - M Speech - C, M, S Theatre - M, S
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION
Accounting Management - C, M, S Administrative and Office Support - C, M, S Banking - C, M, S Business - C, M, S Entrepreneurship - C, M, S Management Supervision - C, M, S Marketing - C, M, S Small Business Management - C, M, S
GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
History - C, M, S Political Science - C, M, S Pre-Law - C, M, S
HEALTH SCIENCE
Cancer Information Management - S Certified Nursing Assistant - CE Community Dental Health Coordinator - C, M, S Dental Assisting - S Dental Hygiene - C, M, S Emergency Medical Services - C, M, S Health Information Technology - S Medical Assistant - S Mortuary Science - C, M, S Nursing, Associate's Degree - C, S Practical Nursing - C, M, S Pre-Chiropractic - C, M, S Pre-Health Professional - C, M, S
to have real-life responses to the care we’re giving. For example, she can be programmed to receive a certain medicine and if the student gives it correctly or incorrectly the simulator will respond to it physically.” Lucina, and a new pediatric patient simulator, are among the new equipment included in lab renovations at both Clinton and Scott Community College. Simulation bays mirroring real hospital rooms and a classroom have been added at both locations. In one bay, cameras have been placed so students can watch what their peers are doing on video monitors in the classroom. In the other bay, teachers and students can view what is going on
Radiologic Technology - S Respiratory Care - C, M, S Sonography - S Surgical Technology - S Veterinary Technician - M
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM
Culinary Arts - M, S Hospitality Management - M, S Event Management - M, S
HUMAN SERVICES
American Sign Language - S Early Childhood Education - M, S Education - C, M, S Physical Education and Recreation - C, M, S Psychology - C, M, S Social Work - C, M, S Sociology - C, M, S
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Augmented and Virtual Reality - S Database - C, M, S Networking for Systems and Security - CCC, MCC, SCC Programming - C, M, S Security and Forensics - C, M, S Web Development - C, M, S Cybersecurity - S
MANUFACTURING
CNC/Machining - S CNC Programming - S Manual Machining - S
through a small room with a mirrored window. Muscatine Community College’s nursing lab also received a makeover. All three locations have simulators to help students learn. While nursing students will be the first to benefit from these exciting new spaces, Boettcher anticipates all health programs will be able to take advantage of the technology. “Now we’ll have the ability to do simulations with multiple disciplines, so a simulation could include the EMS response, CNA’s, radiologic technology etc., so everyone can get that real life experience.”
To view a video of Lucina in action, visit eicc.edu/sim
Engineering Technology - Automation - C, M, S - Basic Electricity - S, M - Basic Electronics - S, M - Electrical Systems - C, S - Electromechanical - C, M, S - Process Control Technology - C, M, S Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - S Mechanical Design Technology - C, M, S Technical Studies - C, M, S Welding - C, M, S
SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS
Biology - C, M, S Chemistry - C, M, S Environmental Science - C, M, S Mathematics - C, M, S Physical Science - C, M, S Pre-Engineering - C, M, S
TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION AND LOGISTICS
Auto Collision Repair Technology - S Automotive Technology - S Diesel Technology - S Supply Chain and Logistics - C, M, S Truck Driving - S
TRANSFER
Liberal Arts - C, M, S List is subject to change as new programs become available.
