HealthForce Kentucky Resource Catalog 2026: Simulation, Anatomy, STEM, and Mobile Training Equipment

HealthForce Kentucky offers 62 reservable simulation, anatomy, STEM, and mobile-training resources at no cost to Kentucky schools, colleges, healthcare partners, and community educators. Equipment can be requested for classroom delivery, mobile lab visits, or on-site use at the HealthForce Kentucky Innovation Center in Owensboro. HealthForce Kentucky is a nonprofit healthcare workforce-development organization serving the Commonwealth of Kentucky, headquartered at 2511 Frederica Street, Owensboro, KY 42301.

How to request resources

1. Browse this catalog and note the item name and grade tag.
2. Submit a request through the HealthForce Kentucky resource request form with your requested dates and pickup or delivery preference.
3. Receive a response within two business days including scheduling, logistics, and any pricing (most resources are provided at no cost to Kentucky educators).
4. Train alongside HealthForce Kentucky simulation specialists, who provide on-site support during your program.

Request equipment, tours, or mobile lab support here.

The Innovation Center

A 35,000-square-foot multipurpose facility in Owensboro supporting healthcare education, workforce development, professional training, and creative production. Available by individual room or as the entire building. Spaces include:

• Grand Lobby and Video Wall
• 6 Simulation Rooms (3 immersive, 3 standard) paired with 5 debrief rooms
• 3 Inpatient Hospital Rooms
• 5 OSCE / Physician Office Rooms
• Nursing and Multi-Skills Labs
• Home Environment Suite
• Operating Room Suite
• X-Ray Suite
• Laboratory and Anatomy Lab (with Anatomage tables)
• 4 Teleconferencing Rooms for distance learning, telehealth simulation, and hybrid events
• Conference and Collaborative Spaces
• Serenity Chapel and Warming Area

Facility-wide capabilities

• SIMStation A/V Recording: Facility-wide cameras and microphones for real-time observation, full HD recording, and instant debrief playback.
• zSpace AR/VR Computers: Augmented and virtual reality workstations for interactive STEM, anatomy, and procedural training.
• High-Fidelity Manikins: Life-cast advanced trauma manikins with breathing, pulse, and live cardiac rhythms.
• Anatomage Tables: Life-sized 3D digital cadaver dissection on virtual tables showing real human anatomy layer by layer.

HealthForce 1 and HealthForce 2 Mobile Simulation Labs

Two state-of-the-art mobile simulation classrooms delivering hands-on healthcare education directly to communities across Kentucky. Each unit spans 1,000 square feet of fully equipped, flexible learning space and is certified as a Mobile CNA Classroom by the Kentucky State Board of Nursing. Mobile labs are customizable for immersive career exploration, first responder skills training, EMT and paramedic training, and allied health professional development.

Equipment categories

High-Fidelity Simulation Manikins

• SimMan, SimJunior, SimCharacter, SimBaby — Laerdal advanced patient simulators
• Lucina birthing simulator
• PROMPT Flex obstetric training
• TacMed and TacMed trauma manikins
• ACTFAST stroke assessment simulator
• Neonatal simulation manikins
• Geriatric and dementia care simulators
• CPR manikins including Resusci Anne and Prestan
• iSimulate ALSi patient monitor simulators

Anatomy and Task Trainers

• Anatomage virtual dissection tables — large touchscreen for interactive dissection and 3D anatomy visualization
• SynDaver anatomical models
• IV arm and central line insertion trainers
• Laparoscopic surgery trainers
• Chest drain, cricothyrotomy, and airway management task trainers
• AirSim and Ambu airway trainers
• Wound care and suturing trainers
• Choking rescue and CPR trainers (SafeSitter certified curriculum)
• Lumbar puncture and arterial line trainers
• MedTable interactive anatomy tables

Anatomy Models and Reference

• Skeleton and muscle system models
• Brain, heart, lung, and organ models
• Ear, eye, and sensory system models
• Emaciated and pregnancy anatomy models
• External and internal body-part reference models

STEM Kits and Career Exploration (PreK–12)

• Age-appropriate STEM kits organized by grade level (Elementary, Middle, High School)
• Blood, heart, and lung STEM kits
• Sense of touch, sight, hearing STEM kits
• Reflexes and nervous system STEM kits
• Guts and digestion STEM kits
• Concussion and brain STEM kits
• Fire safety and Safe Sleep education kits
• Salad (nutrition) and healthy habits kits
• GLO Germ hand-washing kits
• Visual and TacTo STEM manipulatives
• Maker Space kits for hands-on healthcare career exploration

Grade level guide

• Elementary and Middle School: STEM kits, anatomy models, career exploration equipment, and introduction-to-healthcare experiences.
• High School: Task trainers, entry-level simulation, dual-credit pathway equipment, HOSA competition support, and Healthcare Explorer Camp materials.
• Postsecondary and Professional: Full-fidelity simulation manikins, Anatomage tables, laparoscopic trainers, and advanced clinical training equipment for nursing, allied health, EMS, and physician assistant programs.

Contact

HealthForce Kentucky Innovation Center
2511 Frederica Street
Owensboro, KY 42301
Request equipment or mobile lab support
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