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2 Payment plans to suit options include capitalpurchase, managed service and price perexam (PPE).INQUIRY REF 424054 INQUIRY REF 424055 Upgradedmodel oftrainingsimulatorlaunchedShaderware Limited hasintroduced a new radiogra-phy simulator, The launch took placeat the Association ofEducators in RadiologicScience annual conference inLas is alreadyestablished as a key learningresource in over 50 collegesin five countries. It allowsstudents to work in an envi-ronment that safely simu-lates the conditions of anx-ray benefit byincreasing the time on task possible in radiography edu-cation. More time in live x-ray rooms is difficult toachieve due to limitedresources and supervisingstaff availability. WithProjectionVR, students havetheir own x-ray room withina laptop or lab-based com-puter to practise at their ownconvenience or during super-vised upgrades released inLas Vegas can now beapplied to all images are saved asDicom objects to enable fullintegration with a PACS sys-tem or simple Dicom extensive examinationand projection database hasbeen x-ray machine opera-tor s control panel/console isfaithfully modelled withexposure factor manipulationand audible simulation ofexposure.

3 Scattered radiationgrids have been added forcross-table other enhancementsround off more than 12months development clinical direc-tor Philip Cosson describedthe release as providing avery significant increase inthe learning outcomes facili-tated by radiographic simu-lation. He added: is the result of manyfeedback opportunities fromteachers and REF 424053A screen grab of the new version of ProjectionVRby Shaderware firstto gainnewSCoRstatusThe Society of Radiographershas launched a new profes-sional development scheme and a Milton Keynes radiog-rapher has scooped the Fell, an advancedpractitioner in traumareporting at Milton KeynesHospital NHS FoundationTrust, had to meet nationallyagreed standards, compile aportfolio of evidence and gethis submission backed byother his accreditation,Michael said: The schemebasically involves compilingand entering evidence thatsupports your levels of prac-tice.

4 One of the major bene-fits is that it encourages youto reflect upon your personallearning and are able to see whetherthere are any areas thatneed extra work and thenput that into practice. Trust director BobHeavisides said: We takethe training and develop-ment of our staff very seri-ously, so we are delightedthat a member of our teamhas been the first in thecountry to be given accred-ited status. Sean Kelly, professionalofficer at SoR, said: TheCollege of Radiographers isdelighted to award Michaeladvanced practitioner accred-itation and adds its warmestcongratulations. Partnership to improve spine care treatmentRoyal Philips Electronics andSpineMark Corporation, aleader in developing spe-cialised centres for spinecare, have entered into along-term partnership tobuild centres for spine first centres will be inthe Netherlands, Spain andTurkey.

5 A major part of spinecare is non-surgical, saidPhilips chief medical officerDr Eric Silfen. SpineMark scare delivery model and ourpartnership will help simplifyspine care and create apatient-friendly environ-ment. Explained SpineMarkCorporation ceo MarcyRogers: The partnershipoffers us access to the toolsneeded to not only imple-ment the spine centre modelglobally but also manageeach centre. Philip Cosson demonstrates ProjectionVR at itslaunch in Las Vegas.