Amanda

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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CAE has supported the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) in the trial and implementation of advanced synthetic training capabilities as part of the Introductory Fighter Course (IFC) at RAAF Base Williamtown. The first class of pilots taking part in the IFC, leveraging an increased use of synthetic training including...   25 July 2019
The Big Bend Community College Simulation Technology (Big Bend) program has just earned provisional accreditation status from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH), the largest healthcare simulation accrediting body in the world. SSH accreditation is a peer-reviewed, customized evaluation of a simulation program. They look at several factors...   25 July 2019
Written by Andy Smith, MTM publisher Anyone who has had the misfortune to watch a hospital drama has seen it, the virtuoso surgeon in his multicolored scrubs complete with a head covering exhibiting trendy logos, chattering away about his/her latest affair, feuding across the table with team members, while heavy rock...   25 July 2019
Mirette Dube, Sue Barnes, Theresa Cronin, Cherie Serieska, Erica Meunier, AnnaMaria Mundell, Jennifer Semaka, Tara Fusilli, Dan Duperron, Rob Ritchie, Ayan Mack, Darren Steidl, Mark Allen, Alyshah Kaba and Marlene Donahue describe Alberta’s simulation success and community value. Have you heard of the largest provincial simulation program in Canada...   24 July 2019
The University of Canberra uses holographic patients to augment nurse education. Dr. Jane Frost explains how using HoloPatient and HoloHuman has benefitted nursing students. Technology enhanced learning has the potential to transform simulation in health education. Innovative applications such as HoloPatient and HoloHuman coupled with mixed reality headsets such...   24 July 2019
Q4 has recently received an order from SGB Enterprise for five DirectVue display systems. The Q4 DirectVue line is a direct display dome solution that complements Q4’s visual display capabilities. The 6-foot radius DirectVue dome display was designed, and is ideally suited, for small class rooms and standard office...   24 July 2019
Q4 has recently received an order from SGB Enterprise for five DirectVue display systems. The Q4 DirectVue line is a direct display dome solution that complements Q4’s visual display capabilities. The 6-foot radius DirectVue dome display was designed, and is ideally suited, for small class rooms and standard office...   24 July 2019
Serious Labs develops PAL+ VR training modules At the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) INNOVATE event in Chicago, Serious Labs announced it is working in conjunction with IPAF to develop PAL+ VR training modules. PAL+ training, which can be completed for the first time on a VR (virtual reality)...   24 July 2019
Serious Labs develops PAL+ VR training modules At the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) INNOVATE event in Chicago, Serious Labs announced it is working in conjunction with IPAF to develop PAL+ VR training modules. PAL+ training, which can be completed for the first time on a VR (virtual reality)...   24 July 2019
Avialpes, a French flight training school located in Metz-Tessy, decided to purchase an ALSIM AL250 flight simulator. With this addition, the CPL-IR formations will open in winter 2019.  The ALSIM AL250 is a generic and compact simulator for single & multi engine piston (SEP/MEP reconfigurable) PPL, CPL & IR...   24 July 2019