Teaching Models

Empathy Belly

"The Empathy Belly"® Pregnancy Simulator lets you know what it feels like to be pregnant. It is a multi-component, weighted "garment" that will — through medically accurate simulation — enable men, women, teenage girls and boys to experience over 20 symptoms and effects of pregnancy. "The Empathy Belly"® has been proven to be a highly effective, unique and amazingly powerful teaching tool in teen pregnancy prevention and child birth education.

The photo shows the Empathy Belly with and without a smock.

Rental information and fees:
A $25 refundable deposit is required and the weekly rental rate is $25. Due to size, weight, and delicate nature of the Empathy Belly, this item cannot be shipped. This item can be rented through pick-up at the Resource Center.  Please contact the Resource Coordinator to rent this item at 1.800.874.2025 or mailto:erclibrary@ppheartland.org.

The RealCare® Baby!

The RealCare® Baby infant simulator is a lifelike, life-size baby doll with realistic computerized responses, which allows teens to experience some of the demands of infant care. It is designed to require “tending” periodically and at random intervals throughout the day and night. This is signaled by crying. RealCare Baby is often used by schools and other organizations to help adolescents appreciate the responsibilities involved with parenthood.

Rental information and fees:
A $250 refundable deposit is required and the weekly rental rate is $25. Patrons will be responsible for all shipping and handling costs (baby and items included in rental weigh 10 pounds). This item must be shipped and returned via UPS; it may be shipped anywhere in the United States.  Please contact the Resource Coordinator to rent this item at 1.800.874.2025 or mailto:erclibrary@ppheartland.org.

Breast cancer detection models

This breast model contains palpable and nonpalpable lumps that simulate easy- and hard-to-find breast tumors. Feels like actual breast tissue. Great for teaching about self-examinations. 

Rental information and fees:
A $10 refundable deposit is required and the weekly rental rate is $10. Please contact the Resource Coordinator to rent this item at 1.800.874.2025 or mailto:erclibrary@ppheartland.org.

Made from soft BIOLIKE™ synthetic tissue, these life-size models are available in two variations: one contains two lumps in one testicle and no lumps in the other, and one contains two lumps in each testicle. Is a perfect tool for teaching self-examinations.
 
Rental information and fees:
A $10 refundable deposit is required and the weekly rental rate is $10. Please contact the Resource Coordinator to rent this item at 1.800.874.2025 or mailto:erclibrary@ppheartland.org.

Jim Jackson anatomy models

Jim Jackson anatomy models are used to explain safer sex, medical exams and birth control. They are made out of natural latex and filled with polyester fiber for a soft, realistic feel. They are great to use with all populations and are simplified for a clear presentation of the reproductive system.

Rental information and fees:
A $100 refundable deposit is required and the weekly rental rate is $10. Please contact the Resource Coordinator to rent this item at 1.800.874.025 or mailto:erclibrary@ppheartland.org.