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Serious Labs and Skyjack have developed a new virtual reality (VR) scissor lift operator training simulator. The scissor lift training scenarios, developed through guidance with Skyjack, will take the operator through realistic exercises of driving, turning, lifting and lowering. The scenarios will support a “generic” style of scissor lift –... 19 June 2019
Serious Labs launched its new Aerial Virtual Reality Training Simulator. The simulator combines Serious Labs’ new scissor lift modules with its boom lift modules to provide a comprehensive aerial operator training solution for the rental industry. “The labor force is changing,” said Jim Colvin, CEO, Serious Labs. “Millennials are entering... 19 June 2019
Modern technical training is evolving at a breakneck pace – but the difficulty of creating, maintaining and delivering that training remains the same. There is intense demand for more effective training, provided globally at a lower cost to the business. Yesterday’s “death by PowerPoint” is being replaced by immersive virtual... 19 June 2019
If you are not a fish, how can you tell if the fish are happy? Chinese Proverb Instead of the typical training on Social Determinants of Health – which tends to be about poverty and what patients need for resources – what if health care providers could experience how... 19 June 2019
The International Medical Informatics Association (IMIA) announced that Dr. Suzanne Bakken is the recipient of the 2019 IMIA François Grémy Award of Excellence. IMIA is honoured to recognize the long-lasting contributions Dr. Bakken made through her research, education, development, and application of biomedical and nursing informatics and for her... 19 June 2019
A total of 38 percent fewer complications occurred in cataract operations performed by residents if they had trained on the Eyesi Surgical virtual reality (VR) simulator during their ophthalmic training. That is the result of a study currently published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology, which investigated the effect... 19 June 2019
Lufthansa has equipped all long–haul aircraft with the mobile ECG (Electrocardiogram) system CardioSecur. In case of on-board medical emergencies, the compact, intuitive system will allow flight attendants without cardiological expertise to record an ECG for passengers and send the test results directly to a medical hotline on the ground. 19 June 2019
Out of over 400 EdTech Award applicants, SonoSim Inc. was named as a top five finalist in the Professional Skills Solution Category for its ultrasound training technology. The EdTech Awards recognize companies and individuals who make transformative contributions in education technology. “As medicine evolves through new discoveries and innovations,... 18 June 2019
The AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges) announced that Laura Roberts, MD, MA, has been named the next editor-in-chief of Academic Medicine, one of its peer-reviewed, scholarly journals. She will succeed David Sklar, MD, a distinguished professor emeritus of emergency medicine at the University of New Mexico School of... 18 June 2019
According to The American Meditation Institute (AMI) founder Leonard Perlmutter, Yoga Science techniques known to relieve and prevent common physician burnout symptoms, will be taught at the 11th annual CME conference for physicians and other health care providers. Taking place October 22-26, 2019, at the Cranwell Resort and Spa... 17 June 2019
UCF Endowed Chair Greg Welch is a co-author of the study, which was conducted in partnership with Stanford University. Interacting with virtual humans in an augmented reality (AR) training environment seems to carry over into the real world, prompting people to respect the personal space of virtual characters even... 17 June 2019
The American Academy of Thermology (AAT) has announced that it will be holding a Physician Thermography Interpretation Course on September 6, 2019. The course, which will take place the day before AAT’s 2019 Annual Meeting & Scientific Session at the Emory University Conference Center in Atlanta, Georgia, will provide... 14 June 2019
American College of Nurses-Midwives (ACNM) announced an alliance with GE Healthcare to introduce to its members Vscan Extend, a handheld ultrasound technology from GE Healthcare, through educational webinars and training. This will expand access to innovative technology to certified nurse midwives and certified midwives where their licensing allows. Vscan... 13 June 2019
New York state has enacted legislation that will help improve patient safety by ensuring nurses secure their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within 10 years of their initial licensing. Excelsior College continues to work with nurses’ associations and hospitals across the state to ensure registered nurses (RNs) have... 13 June 2019
Written by Andy Smith, MTM publisher Collisions with the healthcare sector usually generate two reactions. The first is tremendous respect and appreciation for the individuals who provide the care. Their focus on patients and outcomes is intense and their frustration with the system within which they operate is equally so. The... 13 June 2019
Sponsored Content Join hundreds of Simulation Champions from around the world at the annual SimGHOSTS USA Conference, July 30th - August 2nd, 2019. This year SimGHOSTS 2019 USA is in Miami, Florida, at Florida International University’s (FIU) Simulation Teaching and Research (STAR) Center. The event program explores the theme... 13 June 2019
Earlier this year, Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) purchased Calvary Revival Church’s (CRC) former Calvary Christian School campus on East Little Creek Road, where AIM will relocate its Southeast Virginia campus in 2020. The two entities have now teamed up to create a $1 million Overcomers Scholarship Fund for... 12 June 2019
The American Osteopathic Association Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) awarded Kansas City University (KCU) College of Osteopathic Medicine a status of exceptional outcome, the highest status possible from the accrediting body of osteopathic medical education. This accreditation is effective for the maximum ten years, granting KCU this outstanding... 12 June 2019
Registration is now open for the next Atlantic Health Quality & Patient Safety Learning Exchange, which will take place at the Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, from October 8-9, 2019. The event is hosted by The Atlantic Health Quality and Patient Safety Collaborative (AHQPSC), through... 12 June 2019
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) launched its new and improved Veterans Community Care Program on June 6, 2019, implementing portions of the VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018 (MISSION Act), which both ends the Veterans Choice Program and establishes a new... 11 June 2019