360-degree tour of the paramedic lab
May 23, 2019
Georgian has a state-of-the-art paramedicine lab where students practise life-saving procedures using simulators and live actors.
In this video, paramedic program co-ordinator Randi McDermott narrates the kinds of scenarios student may encounter during lab time, including accident-scene extrication, and cardiac arrest protocol.
Features of the paramedic lab
Learn more about the equipment and student learning opportunities in Georgian’s paramedic lab.
![Two paramedic students in uniform carefully extract a live actor from a car collision scene, in Georgian College's paramedic lab](https://content.georgiancollege.ca/wp-content/uploads/Georgian-paramedic-lab_2019_15-1024x682.jpg)
Extrication station
Students safely extricate mannequins or live actors from the extrication station (car collision simulator).
![Two paramedic students load a live actor patient into the back of an ambulance simulator, in Georgian College's paramedic lab](https://content.georgiancollege.ca/wp-content/uploads/Georgian-paramedic-lab_2019_04-1024x685.jpg)
Ambulance simulator
Working in the back of an ambulance simulator gives students the opportunity to enhance their skills in a realistic work environment.
![Two paramedic students in uniform administer CPR to a patient simulator, in Georgian College's paramedic lab](https://content.georgiancollege.ca/wp-content/uploads/Georgian-paramedic-lab_2019_20-1024x682.jpg)
Cardiac arrest scenario
With faculty instruction, students practise cardiac arrest protocol by assessing airway breathing circulation. Then students perform CPR and airway management.
![A paramedic student's hands and forearms, showing him practise extracting serum from a vial into a needle](https://content.georgiancollege.ca/wp-content/uploads/Georgian-paramedic-lab_2019_10-1024x682.jpg)
Medication skills station
Small class sizes give students plenty of opportunity to prepare and administer injections, with faculty supervision.
![Two patient simulators hooked up to intravenous, laying on gurneys in Georgian College's paramedic lab](https://content.georgiancollege.ca/wp-content/uploads/Georgian-paramedic-lab_2019_11-1024x682.jpg)
Human patient simulator
Human patient simulator receiving IV.
![A child patient simulator on a gurney in Georgian College's paramedic lab](https://content.georgiancollege.ca/wp-content/uploads/Georgian-paramedic-lab_2019_06-1024x682.jpg)
Child patient simulator
Students practise on human patient simulators of all ages and sizes.