William G. & Marlys Smith Simulation Center at Iowa Central

04/03/2026

Another great week at the Simulation Center! 👏

We kicked things off Monday with a group of Theory 2 students from Webster City campus, dove right into hands-on learning and building their confidence in patient care during their second visit to Sim this semester.

Monday - Wednesday, we also welcomed our Theory 1 students from Fort Dodge campus for their very first day in simulation! It’s always exciting to see students take those first steps, practice new skills, and start connecting classroom knowledge to real-life scenarios.

Great work to all of our students this week! We’re proud of the effort and growth you’re showing already! 💙

04/01/2026

Shyanne took Sammie on a field trip yesterday to Southeast Valley High School for a College and Career Fair. He was able to interact with many students and visitors.

Part of the Iowa Central EMS team had a great time attending the College & Career Fair at Southeast Valley High School! It was awesome getting to talk with students about the opportunities available through our EMS Program and what a future in emergency medicine can look like.

A huge thank you to Shyanne from the Simulation Center for bringing along their pediatric manikin to showcase! It was a great hands on addition and sparked some great conversations!

Thank you again to Southeast Valley for having us! 🚑

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! 💙