Simulation in Motion - Iowa

Simulation in Motion-Iowa (SIM-IA) is an innovative program bringing simulated clinical learning opportunities to local communities across Iowa.

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EMS training program helps paramedic save a life the next day https://t.co/iWpVf1ZNXj

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1,000TH TRAINING 🎉🚑

Alongside crews at Badger Fire and Rescue, Simulation in Motion – Iowa made history last week as we celebrated 1,000 trainings since the start of our program in June 2022. THANK YOU for trusting us to train your teams and for allowing us to serve the state.

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The wheels haven’t stopped turning.
And neither have we.

A big number is coming soon.
Stay tuned. 💙

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SIM-IA rolled into Lenox this week to train alongside the crew at Taylor County Ambulance Service 🚑 During this visit, EMS providers worked through simulation scenarios focused on Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and prehospital care for acute stroke. #firstresponders

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SIM-IA rolled into Lenox this week to train alongside the crew at Taylor County Ambulance Service 🚑 During this visit, EMS providers worked through simulation scenarios focused on Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and prehospital care for acute stroke. #firstresponders

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A few snapshots from last night’s session in Elkader 📸 Participants worked through ischemic stroke and chest pain to cardiac arrest scenarios, focusing on rapid assessment, team communication, and evidence-based interventions. Thanks for having us, @MercyOne_Iowa!

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Serving a small community means knowing your patients — and being ready when they need you most. Oxford Junction Ambulance responds to a low call volume each year, most involving breathing difficulties. This training focused on two respiratory scenarios: adult CHF and infant RSV.

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We were on site this week with Johnston-Grimes Metropolitan Fire District for some hands-on skills time, and breaking in some new equipment. We set up skills stations to review: IO placement and insertion technique, application of new CPAP equipment, and proper use of new splints

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We were on site this week with Johnston-Grimes Metropolitan Fire District for some hands-on skills time, and breaking in some new equipment. We set up skills stations to review: IO placement and insertion technique, application of new CPAP equipment, and proper use of new splints

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We rolled our eastern Iowa truck back into Blairstown for more hands-on training with Blairstown Ambulance. This round focused on syncope with traumatic injury. To make it even more realistic, our own SIM-IA educator Hannah stepped in as a live patient for one of the scenarios.

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We think a little added realism goes a long way in immersive training. Gerald debuted his newest look during our visit to Mitchell County Regional Health Center in Osage! SIM-IA's adult simulator suited up as an elderly gentleman to bring our hypothermia scenario to life. 👴👓

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It’s that time of year - just warm enough to take down the holiday decorations and hear the playground come back to life. We put SCFR through two timely fall scenarios: A pediatric fall from the monkey bars resulting in a fracture and an adult fall from a ladder caused by syncope

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Yesterday, we partnered with @ClarindaHealth for on-site simulations held right inside their own hospital. Whether a team needs a simple skill refresher or a complex, multi-layered clinical emergency, SIM-IA scales our scenarios to meet any challenge! #Iowa #healthcare

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On Tuesday, members of Des Moines’ metro-area tactical unit trained with SIM-IA, a mobile simulation program administered by @IowaNursing. Using realistic human simulators, officers practiced administering life-saving care such as packing wounds and applying tourniquets. 🚓🩸

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When you average 3,200+ miles a month, it’s no wonder the trucks get thirsty. ⛽ SIM-IA and its partners believe geography shouldn’t limit outcomes. With every visit to a new community, we’re leveling the playing field for rural Iowans who rely on quick, high-quality care. #uiowa

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Northwood, and rural Iowa communities like it, are safer because of SIM-IA, which delivers emergency care education directly to first responders. Our truck visited Northwood Fire & EMS to practice proper chest pain protocols and work through an infant cardiac arrest scenario.

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Over the weekend, SIM-IA joined Johnson County EMS Saturday, strengthening hands-on skills for local care professionals and supporting emergency response in communities across the area. #Iowa #healthcare #uiowa #firstresponders #training

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The SIM-IA training truck mimics a real emergency room and ambulance, complete with lifelike mannequins.
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Whether responding to a full-blown cardiac arrest or a suspected stroke, SIM-IA worked with Denver Ambulance to practice rapid patient assessments and appropriate prehospital interventions. The training also reinforced key foundational concepts related to cardiac devices. #EMS

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MarMac Rescue shared a clear goal with SIM-IA: to continually meet and exceed standards in stroke, cardiac, and trauma care. We were happy to support that commitment with training featuring scenarios of chest pain to arrest and a syncope-related fall with traumatic injuries.