The purpose of this webpage is to provide a list of the simulators being used by the health sciences departments at the University of Iowa.
Department of Anesthesia Patient Simulator Center
Equipment
METI Human Patient Simulator Standard Man
METI Human Patient Simulator Baby
Laerdal SimMan
CentralLineMan Central Line Placement TrainerLocation
Within the Anesthesiology Department within the University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsContact
319-384-6267 or Johann Cutkomp, Simulator operations managerAvailability
Use is by permission only.
College of Dentistry Simulation Clinic
Equipment
80 Operatories (Each contain mannequin with realistic tooth model and jaws)Location
Within the College of DentistryContact
Dental Administration (319) 335-7145Availability
Only affiliates of the College of Dentistry
Emergency Medicine Services Learning Resource Center (EMSLRC)
Equipment
SimMan (x2)
BabySim
AirMan
VitaSim Kids (x3)
MegaCode Kelly (x3)
IV Trainers (x5)
Intubation SimulatorsLocation
Emergency Medical Services Learning Resource CenterContact
319-356-2597 or Lee Ridge, or Azeem Ahmed, MD (Medical Director, EMSLRC)
Nursing Clinical Education Center
Equipment
Adult, child, and infant simulators
IV arms
Catheterization models
Other task based training models
Contact the Nursing Clinical Education Center for detailsLocation
Fourth Floor of General HospitalContact
319-356-4304 or Ellen Cram, PhD, RN
Surgical Skills Lab – No Website
Contact
319-467-5302 or Billie Ruden, MA, Program AssistantAvailability
Simulators can only be used by members of the Department of Surgery.
Obstetrics & Gynecology Department
Equipment
Pelvic Birthing Simulators (2)
Laparoscopic SimulatorLocation
Obstetrics and Gynecology DepartmentContact
Marygrace Elson, MD, MMEAvailability
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology affiliates only.
If you have a simulation program or center at the University of Iowa that is not listed, please contact
Amy Blevins, MALS (319) 335-7636