Amanda Towner
Amanda Towner writes news articles for the Halldale Group’s website as well as CAT and MST Magazines. She studied English and Creative Writing at Stetson University, where she became a Sullivan Scholar for her work. Her writing covers several topics including journalism and storytelling, and is featured in several publications.
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This, 11 March, US Navy Vice Admiral C. Forrest Faison, III, Surgeon General, Chief, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery responded to a wide range of questions from Halldale Group Editor Marty Kauchak. The Navy medical community leader’s insights are provided below. Medical Training Magazine: In your efforts to prepare... 8 May 2019
The U.S. Army Reserve 383rd Quartermaster Battalion (QB), headquartered in El Paso, Texas, conducted a readiness focused field training exercise (FTX) April 4 - 7, 2019, in Dona Ana, New Mexico. Time is always a challenge for the Army Reserve as traditional drilling soldiers only conduct their military duties... 8 May 2019
Pocket Nurse will begin interviewing to replace its current senior vice president, William Evanson, CPIM, CIRM, CSSBB who is retiring in December 2019. Evanson announced his retirement prior to the company Christmas party in December 2018. He’s been with Pocket Nurse for six years. Pocket Nurse transitioned to a... 8 May 2019
In the course of upcoming investments in new training equipment for pilot training and further education, Lufthansa Aviation Training (LAT) is cooperating with the manufacturer Reiser Simulation and Training in the field of helicopter simulation. This company is specialized in the production of helicopter full flight simulators of the... 8 May 2019
New standards approved to reform national system of medical training in Russia. Eugene Gerden reports. The Russian government has approved new standards for the training of doctors and health care workers in the country, in an attempt to bring their skills level to the highest Western standards and to... 8 May 2019
DMV type medicine should not be allowed to replace competent caring physicians writes Marilyn M. Singleton, MD, JD. A couple of years ago, computer programs, algorithms, and glorified Google searches were touted as the replacements for a physician’s analysis of a patient’s medical condition. Compressed medical research is quite... 8 May 2019
Group Editor Marty Kauchak provides an update on the Advanced Modular Manikin (AMM) project. The Advanced Modular Manikin (AMM) project is a collaborative effort between the US Defense Department, the University of Minnesota (prime) and the University of Washington CREST (Center for Research in Education and Simulation Technologies). The... 8 May 2019
Lori Lioce, DNP, FNP-BC, CHSE-A, CHSOS, FAANP, Stephen Hetherman, EdD describe the steps taken to develop a high stakes OSCE that is reliable and quantifiable. This pilot was successful in advancing competency based assessment of individual performance. There are many variables in the execution of successful simulation, student learning,... 8 May 2019
OxfordSaudia, a CAE Authorized Training Center, has placed an order for two Level 5 Flight Training Devices (FTDs) from Frasca International Inc. The two FTDs will be configured as DA40NG and DA42-VI aircraft and will be located at Dammam International Airport in Saudi Arabia. Both FTDs will feature high... 7 May 2019
PLEXSYS will demonstrate the latest in Advanced Modeling and Simulation (M&S) solutions at the International Forum for the Military and Civil Simulation, Training and Education Community (ITEC). Now in its 30th year, ITEC offers a world-class exhibition showcasing the very latest products and services from leading organizations, May 14... 7 May 2019
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