Case Study University of Derby enhances sonography programme with ScanTrainer As opportunities for guided practice on real patients became scarce, the University of Derby’s College of Health and Social Care was looking for an ultrasound simulation solution that would bridge this gap and enhance its postgraduate sonography programme for its students. Departments worldwide face the pressure of ultrasound skills shortages Guided scanning practice on real patients is a vital part of learning ultrasound skills but is also very resource heavy. As pressures on clinical departments grow the opportunities for students to practise on real patients have reduced, exacerbating the worldwide ultrasound skills shortage. The University of Derby‘s College of Health and Social Care runs a postgradu

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