Skills labs allow students to practice procedures in a controlled environment before performing them on real patients. These labs often accompany theory courses.
Common Skills Taught
- Vital signs
- Catheter insertion
- Wound dressing changes
- Injections (IM, SQ, ID)
- IV therapy basics (depending on state scope)
- Nasogastric tube insertion
- Oxygen therapy
- Patient transfers and mobility
- CPR and emergency response
Simulation mannequins and scenario‑based training help students build confidence and competence.