Providing a hands-on learning environment to help prepare tomorrow’s healthcare providers — that’s the vision behind Jackson College’s new medical simulation center, currently under renovation. Jackson College plays a vital role in educating many of the region’s nurses, sonographers, radiographers, surgical technicians, respiratory therapists, dental hygienists, EMS personnel, and medical assistants. HANDS-ON LEARNING Located in a renovated portion of Justin Whiting Hall, this area has housed the Rawal Center for Health Professions since renovations in 2008, which was made possible thanks to a generous $1 million gift by local neurosurgeon and family, Dr. Harish and Sudha Rawal. Development of the simulation center is a logical and exciting next step in healthcare education designed to replicate real-life medical environments and better prepare students. With today’s advanced simulation technology, students can practice techniques in a controlled setting, gaining crucial experience long before they care for real patients. “Simulation is a growing field in healthcare, and its importance is becoming more widely recognized,” said Sarah Case, a physician assistant who is JC’s simulation coordinator and instructor. “This is where we want students to make mistakes — because they’ll never forget them. When they care for real patients, they’ll already have the skills and confidence they need.” JACKSON COLLEGE’S NEW MEDICAL SIMULATION CENTER BRINGING LEARNING TO LIFE
MASTERING FULL- SPECTRUM CARE The new center will feature seven high-fidelity manikins — sophisticated electronic devices programmable by faculty to simulate various scenarios. These allow students to practice hands-on clinical skills and navigate emotionally challenging situations. For example, one recent nursing simulation focused
on death and dying and involved guiding a patient from diagnosis through treatment to end-of-life care. Another featured a teen presenting with suicidal thoughts.
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