Open House Slated for LATC’s Nursing Simulation Lab at Capital City Campus

WATERTOWN, S.D. — Lake Area Technical College will host a public open house on April 14 to showcase its newly remodeled nursing simulation lab at the Capital City Campus in Pierre.

The event will run from 4 to 5:30 p.m., with a dedication program at 4:30 p.m. The campus is located at 925 E. Sioux Ave. Community members, students, healthcare partners and prospective learners are encouraged to attend.

Attendees will have an opportunity to tour the upgraded facility, experience enhanced simulation technology and learn how the improvements support hands-on training for nursing students.

The renovation was made possible through a generous grant from Avera Health, to support the expansion of high-quality healthcare education in South Dakota.

Lake Area Technical College President Tiffany Sanderson said the lab’s new equipment provides an environment that replicates clinical situations through the use of advanced manikins, high-tech medical equipment and immersive simulations.

“We’re excited about this project and are thankful for the support shown by Avera,” Sanderson said.  “It allows us to expand access to healthcare education in central South Dakota and provide nursing professionals for our communities and facilities of all sizes.” 

Lake Area Technical College currently enrolls 23 nursing students at the Capital City Campus. Students complete all classroom instruction in Pierre and make a limited number of trips to Watertown for skills checks. For more information about the Capital City Campus or to enroll in classes, visit lakeareatech.edu.

ABOUT LAKE AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Founded in 1965, LATC was South Dakota’s first technical college and was named the nation’s best two-year college in 2017. The college offers more than 30 programs in high-demand career fields and has an enrollment of nearly 2,800 students. For more information visit: lakeareatech.edu.