Donated Learning Tools — The Jefferson County Joint Vocational School's Medical Technology Program will have new high-tech tools on hand after receiving more than $63,000 from the Mary Jane Brooks Charitable Trust for the HAL Nursing Patient Simulator It will be. This is the school's second such grant, the first being for the Anatomage table for obtaining 3D views of the human body. At the table, from left, are juniors Natilee Stiltner, Alexis Kite, Katie Mavromatis, Journey West, and Sophia Allen.
BLOOMINGDALE — The Medical Technology program at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School is adding some high-tech equipment to make learning more realistic for students.
The program recently received a $65,371 grant from the Mary Jane Brooks Charitable Trust and will use the funds to procure the HAL Nursing Patient Simulator. The lifelike mannequin is equipped with programs that mimic various conditions and allows students to practice electrocardiograms, blood pressure, pulse and breathing, as well as perform CPR and get feedback from the machine.
“Students will learn how to recognize problems such as acute sepsis, atrial fibrillation, COPD exacerbations, opioid overdose, diabetic ketoacidosis, and pulmonary embolism,” said program instructor Tammy Sismond. said. “These are all learning experiences for the students.”
The simulator is wireless and fully responsive, providing Sismond students with real-world experience in preparation for careers in the medical field.
“The purpose of the simulator is to promote patient outcomes for everyone. It is a great learning tool for students and provides a safe and effective learning opportunity in a safe environment,” said Sismondo. he said. “They will learn to give direct care to patients. We hope that with practice, they will be able to be aware and proactive when caring for patients.”
This is the second time the program has benefited from the charitable trust, having won $71,000 for the lab's anatomical table in 2022. The 6-foot-long table features dual touchscreen surfaces that allow students to see a 3D view of the human body's various organs and system functions, and he has reviewed more than 1,300 clinical cases, from brain aneurysms to tumors. You can view it. -Radiology and virtual anatomy. It includes quizzes and games, as well as animal images that can be used to teach animal science programs. In addition, authorities have acquired large television screens to project images, and the equipment includes curriculum to assist with instruction.
Mr. Sismond was grateful for the assignment and hoped to have the simulator by the end of the year.
