In response to the growing demand for quality clinical practice opportunities, MCC-Penn Valley has opened the Human Patient Simulation Laboratory (HPSL).

MCC-Penn Valley is committed through the use of the HPSL to providing state of the art educational opportunities to health care professionals, nursing and allied health students, as well as the community.

The HPSL uses cutting-edge technology to simulate real life patient care experiences through the use of high fidelity, computer-driven simulators that have the capability to simulate appropriate physiologic responses to a wide variety of interventions and treatments including intubation, medication administration, IV fluids, cardioversion, insertion of tubes and catheterization.

Simulation Applications

• Anesthesia
• Medicine
• Emergency Medicine
• Nursing
• Respiratory Care
• Paramedic/EMT
• Disaster Training
• ACLS
• Competency testing
• Employee orientation/in-services/updates
• Improving teamwork
• Enhancing communication skills
• Practicing infrequently used emergency skills

Available Simulators and Services

• Human Patient Simulator (HPS) Adult
• Emergency Care Simulator (ECS)
• Wireless Adult Simulator (I-Stan)
• Pediatric Simulator
• Infant Simulator
• Newborn Simulator
• Pre-programmed, computerized scenarios ranging from simple to complex
• On-site simulations
• Individualized scenario development

Additional Information About Scheduling the HPSL

1. Scheduling guidelines (PDF)
2. Scheduling request form (online)
3. Communication/ Planning form (PDF)
4. Department Contacts:
   • Tracy Forester
       HPSL Program Specialist
       816-759-4486
   • Arthur Brady
       HPSL Coordinator
       816-759-4363
   • Pam Anthony
       Education Specialist
       816-759-4474

To request more information about educational opportunities for your students or employees please contact the MCC-Penn Valley Human Patient Simulation Lab staff at HPSL@mcckc.edu.