11 Nov 2015 07:00
MedaPhor wins contract with Teesside University
ScanTrainer chosen as core simulator for its Regional Ultrasound Simulation Centre
Cardiff, UK; 11th November 2015: MedaPhor Group plc (AIM: MED) ('MedaPhor'), the global provider of advanced ultrasound skills training simulators for medical professionals, today announces that Teesside University has chosen ScanTrainer as the core ultrasound training simulator for its brand new ultrasound simulation hub - Regional Ultrasound Simulation Centre. The centre, which officially opens today, will be the ultrasound education hub for the North East England region.
The centre, located within Teesside University's School of Health and Social Care, is using four ScanTrainer transvaginal (TVS) and transabdominal (TAS) combination systems complete with obstetrics, gynaecology, emergency medicine and general medical modules and will be used to teach students and medical practitioners basic and advanced ultrasound scanning skills.
Stuart Gall, CEO, at MedaPhor, comments:
"The new simulation centre designed specifically for the purpose of providing ultrasound education demonstrates the growing clinical need for high quality ultrasound education within the UK. Simulation centres of this kind are a growing trend around the world and we're delighted to be working with Teesside University to help them develop their state-of-the-art simulation centre."
For more information visit http://tees.ac.uk/health&socialcare/
Enquiries:
CEO, MedaPhor Group plc | Stuart Gall Tel: +44 (0)2920 756534 |
Nominated Advisor, Cenkos | Bobbie Hilliam Tel: +44 (0)207 3978900 |
Corporate Broking, Cenkos | Julian Morse Tel: +44 (0)207 3978900 |
About Teesside University
Teesside University has seen a quarter of a billion investment in recent years, including an iconic new teaching and learning building, The Curve, the development of a landscaped Campus Heart with a living wall and giant plasma screen as well cutting edge facilities and equipment. Teaching activity in the University's School of Health & Social Care is at the forefront of creative learning and teaching methods, with student satisfaction rates remaining consistently high. It has one of the most outstanding suites of simulation laboratories in the country, enabling students to develop skills before beginning practice placements or graduating from their academic programmes, which include nursing, midwifery, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, diagnostic radiography, medical ultrasound, operating department practice, dental nursing, dental hygiene therapy, clinical psychology, along with social work and paramedic courses.
About MedaPhor
MedaPhor (AIM:MED) is a global provider of advanced ultrasound skills training simulators for medical professionals. Founded in 2004, the company is headquartered in Cardiff, UK and San Diego, USA, with customers in over 16 countries across the world.
ScanTrainer, Medaphor's revolutionary ultrasound simulator, offers a realistic ultrasound simulation experience like no other system in the world. Combining 'real-feel' haptic technology with real patient scans, real-time 1:1 expert guidance and curriculum-based interactive learning, it offers trainees a flexible self-learning experience without the need for patients and with minimal expert supervision required. This makes ScanTrainer both resource efficient and highly cost effective.
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