The Clinical Learning and Assessment Center also utilizes a state-of-the-art human patient simulator. Nicknamed STAN, for “standard man,” the human patient simulator is a full-body, mannequin that breathes, has a heartbeat, pupils that react to light and medications, a pulse that can be felt at five locations and lung sounds. He can also talk. STAN can be programmed to simulate almost any medical situation that might occur and accurately mirrors human responses to procedures such as CPR, intravenous medication, intubation, ventilation and catheterization. The use of STAN allows students to see conditions they may not encounter on clinical rotations. It also allows them to practice a scenario or procedure until they master it.

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