William G. & Marlys Smith Simulation Center at Iowa Central

03/27/2026

We are currently accepting donations of gently used, well-cared-for scrubs for our Student Closet. These items are provided free to students to help support them during their schooling with us.

We are now accepting Iowa Central EMS program shirts and EMS pants donations as well!

Donations can be dropped off at the Simulation Center. We truly appreciate your support in helping our students succeed!

03/27/2026

It’s been a busy few weeks here at the Simulation Center! We’ve had Theory 2, Theory 4, MLT & A&P students in the labs, all building hands-on skills and confidence through simulation.

We’ve also enjoyed welcoming groups for tours and sharing what makes our center such a unique learning environment.

We also had a session of manikin maintenance with Shy and Susie.👩‍🔧

Happy Friday!!!!

03/21/2026

Thank You Betty!

03/15/2026

Triton Alert: Iowa Central Campuses will have a virtual learning and work day Mon, 3/16/26. All classes will be held virtually at normal scheduled times. Students check your email and Canvas for information.

03/09/2026

🚑Know someone who would be a good EMS instructor?

Iowa Central Community College is looking for a Part-Time EMS Adjunct Instructor to help teach our evening EMS classes.

If you’ve ever said “I wish new EMTs/Paramedics knew this before they hit the truck…” — this is your chance to help shape the next generation of providers.

💰 $43/hour
🕒 Evenings
📍 Iowa Central Community College

You don’t have to be a career educator — many of our best instructors are active EMTs and paramedics who teach part-time.

📩 Interested or have questions?
Peter Amstalden
amstalden_p@iowacentral.edu

515-574-1300

👉 Tag someone who should be teaching EMTs.
👉 Share this to help us find great instructors.

02/26/2026

🛠️✨ Throwback Thursday – 10 Years in the Making! ✨🛠️

It’s hard to believe that 10 years ago, these photos were just blueprints, bare walls, and big dreams.

From construction dust and exposed studs…
➡️ To high-fidelity simulations
➡️ To life-saving practice scenarios
➡️ To thousands of health science students walking through our doors

The William G. & Marlys Smith Simulation Center has grown into a place where confidence is built, critical thinking is sharpened, and future healthcare professionals find their footing before stepping into real patient care.

Over the past decade, we’ve welcomed:
• Nursing students (Theory I–IV)
• EMT & Paramedic cohorts
• Radiology, MLT, CMA & more
• Local high school tours
• Community groups & leadership programs
• Healthcare partners like UnityPoint and other outside entities

What started as a construction project became a cornerstone of hands-on healthcare education in our community.

To every student who practiced their first assessment here…
To every instructor who trusted simulation as a teaching tool…
To every community partner who walked through for a tour…
To our founders, leadership, and supporters who believed in this vision…

Thank you for being part of our story.

Here’s to 10 years of innovation, growth, and being United Through Simulation — and to the next decade of preparing the best for those who need them most. 💙

02/20/2026

STUDENTS!!!!

❄️ Triton Alert

02/19/2026

Shout out to all Critical Care Transport Professionals! Thank You for all you do!

02/13/2026

Students, DON’T FORGET!

02/13/2026

🌟 Friday Simulation Spotlight! 🌟

What an incredible week in the Simulation Center!

We were busy supporting learning across multiple programs and welcoming visitors from near and far!

🩺 Monday: We kicked things off with Theory 2 & Theory 4 nursing students from Webster City.
• Theory 2 worked through three patient care scenarios
• Theory 4 focused on OB skills, including delivery and postpartum care

🧠 Tuesday & Wednesday: Two groups of Theory 3 nursing students from Fort Dodge joined us for mental health patient simulations, practicing communication, assessment, and clinical decision-making.

🏫 We also loved hosting a group tour from Metro State TRIO Upward Bound in Saint Paul and welcomed two groups of local professionals from Leadership Fort Dodge-Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance!

Thank you to all the students, instructors, and guests who spent time learning with us this week. We’re proud to support hands-on education and future healthcare professionals every day!

Happy Friday from your Sim Team! 💙

02/10/2026

✨ Tuesday Recap | A Busy Week at the Simulation Center! ✨

Last week our Simulation Center was buzzing with learning, hands-on experiences, and some amazing visitors. We loved every minute of it!

🫁 Monday night, our Medic 2 students were here diving into respiratory emergencies, sharpening critical skills through realistic simulation scenarios.

🧠 Tuesday and Wednesday, we welcomed Nursing students from the Fort Dodge campus who focused on mental health and psychiatric simulation scenarios, building confidence and clinical judgment in a controlled learning environment.

🎓 Wednesday also brought in two groups from the Junior Leadership Program for tours of our center. It was great showing them how simulation supports healthcare education and career pathways.

🚑 Friday, we had a fantastic visit from Southwest Valley – Intro to Health students! During their tour, students:

Learned about the Nursing program with Kaylee, Shyanne and Cassandra

Met our AI manikin Hank

Explored EMS classes through Iowa Central with coordinator Peter

Practiced intubation on a manikin “patient”

Participated in a hands-on Stop the Bleed activity

So many programs, so many students, and so much learning packed into one week! We’re incredibly grateful to all the students, instructors, and partners who spent time with us.

Here’s to another great week of learning through simulation! 💙🩺

01/27/2026