Introduction
The emergency medical training and simulation center at the National EMS Academy is a unique 1,570 square foot area that houses a blended delivery classroom and four patient encounter theaters.

The classroom is designed to encourage maximum interaction between learners and faculty. Concepts are presented in lively case-based discussion format and immediately followed by hands-on practice to facilitate learning and retention.

Facility
The 1,112 square foot classroom is designed to seat 24 learners while facilitating blended delivery of instruction. It includes a state-of-the art multi-media presentation system capable of supporting all forms of instructional medium including access to the world wide web.

The center has four simulation theaters that are configured to resemble:

• Ambulance
• Emergency Department treatment room, physician’s office or clinic
• Residential or nursing home bedroom
• Residential living room

Simulation Equipment
Specialized task trainers and high-fidelity simulators support our learning programs. Our current inventory includes: