William G. & Marlys Smith Simulation Center at Iowa Central

William G. & Marlys Smith Simulation Center at Iowa Central The William G. and Marlys Smith Simulation Center is a health care training facility located in Fort Dodge.

We host students from Iowa Central as well as outside organizations interested in Continuing Education Hours or utilization of our facility. The William G. & Marlys Smith Simulation Center is a 10,000 square foot medical training facility operated by Iowa Central Community College. Within the Simulation Center you will find the following Sim Labs:

- Pediatrics
- Nursery
- Labor and Delivery
- Skills (CNA Room)
- Medical-Surgical
- CCU
- Emergency Department
- Ambulance
- Apartment

Each room is audio-video recorded for the student to review after the scenario with their instructors. In addition to the Sim Labs, we have two classrooms available that can accommodate 16 students per room. The simulated training utilizes nine life-size high-fidelity mannequins programmed to replicate a comprehensive array of different patient conditions ranging from newborns to geriatrics.

- Newborn Tory
- One-Year-Old PEDI - Buddy
- Five-Year-Old PEDI - Petey
- Pediatric HAL - Chuckie
- VICTORIA - Maternal and Neonatal Care Simulator - Victoria
- Birthing Baby
- C-Section Baby
- HAL - Hal
- Trauma HAL - Dan
- SUSIE - Hospice Susie
- SUSIE - Susie
- SUSIE - Sophie

01/22/2026

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01/13/2026
Some photos of our Nursing Students at their pinning. Congratulations Everyone! We wish you the best on your next advent...
01/13/2026

Some photos of our Nursing Students at their pinning. Congratulations Everyone! We wish you the best on your next adventure.

Some of our Webster City Nursing Students
01/13/2026

Some of our Webster City Nursing Students

01/05/2026

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It feels like November came and went in the blink of an eye!It was packed full with amazing students, hands-on scenarios...
12/02/2025

It feels like November came and went in the blink of an eye!

It was packed full with amazing students, hands-on scenarios, mass casulty scenarios, community visits, campus and hospital staff collaborations, and we loved every minute of it.

Swipe through to see some of our favorite highlights! ⬇️📸

A huge thank you to all the programs, instructors, and visitors who spent time learning with us.
We’re grateful for the opportunity to support your journeys in healthcare. 💙

This Veterans Day, we pause to honor those who have served our nation with strength, compassion, and courage.As healthca...
11/11/2025

This Veterans Day, we pause to honor those who have served our nation with strength, compassion, and courage.

As healthcare educators, we are inspired by the same commitment to service and care that our veterans demonstrate every day.

Thank you for your dedication and sacrifice — from all of us at the William G. & Marlys Smith Simulation Center at Iowa Central.

We’re proud to collaborate with area schools that share our passion for healthcare education! A huge Thank You for bring...
11/11/2025

We’re proud to collaborate with area schools that share our passion for healthcare education! A huge Thank You for bringing your Intro to Health students to experience the William G. & Marlys Smith Simulation Center at Iowa Central. Hands-on learning makes all the difference! ☺️

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the team at Iowa Central for welcoming our students to the Iowa Central Health Education Sim Lab. Each year, our Intro to Health students look forward to this field trip, as it provides them with valuable insights and hands-on experience in various aspects of health industry. We appreciate our partnership with Iowa Central Community College and the opportunities it offers our students.

Address

802 Kenyon Road
Fort Dodge, IA
50501

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 10pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 10pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+15155741311

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