New Medical Labs Completed at Utah State University Moab
MOAB, UTAH - Utah State University Moab recently completed construction on two new labs for their nursing and health professions programs taught at the Moab campus. Previously students in Moab would need to travel to the USU campus in Blanding to complete the lab portions of their coursework.
The new rooms, located in the USU Moab campus on 200 North, provide both teaching and testing support for students and instructors. Each of the two labs contain a medical mannequin capable of simulating many medical conditions and issues the students are preparing to face in their future careers in health care. These mannequins will allow students to practice and learn various procedures and may also be controlled remotely by instructors in the adjacent observation room to test students.
“These new rooms will be a major benefit for our students in Moab, providing them easier access to labs for learning and training, and from a teaching standpoint this is very exciting because we now have great tools to help our students learn better, faster, and closer to their homes.” said Nancy Chartier, Professional Practice Assistant Professor for the nursing program in Moab.
“I’m able to control the mannequin to simulate different ailments, and control its reaction based on what my students do or don’t do to treat it. I can even speak to them through a speaker in the mannequin to give them verbal input from the patient.”
The renovation and construction of the new labs were funded by the Talent Ready Utah grant program, which was awarded to the USU Moab campus last year. The Talent Ready Utah Grants have been designed to strengthen collaboration between industry, education, and economic development in order to better respond to the needs of regional and statewide high-growth, high-wage and STEM occupations and industries. Much of the equipment to outfit the labs was paid for by the USU Nursing department.
Nursing and health professions students at USU Moab are receiving and an education to enter in-demand careers in the healthcare field. Several programs are available in Moab through USU, including: Nursing (RN), Medical Assisting (MA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), and phlebotomy.
This fall a new pharmacy surgery technician program will be added to the health professions options available at USU Moab.
“We’re always looking for new programs that will fit the needs of our community in Moab, and how we can improve what we currently offer.” commented Stephanie Dahlstrom, Director of Career and Technical Education programs for USU Moab. “These new lab rooms allow students interested in staying in Moab for their education and careers to receive a quality experience that’s conveniently located close to home.”
For more information about nursing and health professions programs at USU Moab please contact Stephanie Dahlstrom – stephanie.dahlstrom@usu.edu – 435.797.5106
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