Siemens New Clinical Education Training Facility Opens Doors and Expands Offerings for Imaging Professionals
15 April 2008 - 3:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
University of Utah Home to State-of-the-Art Learning Environment
MALVERN, Pa., April 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Siemens Healthcare
(http://www.siemens.com/healthcare) announces the expansion of
clinical education offerings with the opening of the Siemens
Healthcare Training Center at the University of Utah in Salt Lake
City. Through an educational partnership with the University of
Utah's Department of Radiology, under the direction of Dr. Steve
Stevens, Siemens can now offer its customers even more
opportunities to expand their clinical experience and develop their
technical skills with Siemens latest imaging technologies. (Logo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070904/SIEMENSLOGO ) This
state-of-the-art learning environment at the University of Utah
will allow customers to focus their energy on learning, away from
the day-to-day distractions of the work environment. Classes began
immediately after the facility opening on April 2, 2008. Siemens
Clinical Education blends traditional and alternative learning
methods to serve various learning styles and preferences. With
significant enhancements to its education portfolio, Siemens helps
imaging professionals meet their continuing education requirements,
improve their knowledge, increase their productivity, and, thus,
enhance the patient experience. "Our teams of educators are
technologists themselves, so we understand the challenges
healthcare professionals are facing today with new technologies and
the requirements for continuing education," said Nanci Wozniak, BS,
RT(N), CNMT, senior director of clinical education services,
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. "With the construction of the
new facility, we are further strengthening our training programs
and increasing the hands-on learning experience for our customers
in a modern, bright and dynamic environment." Siemens Clinical
Education is dedicated to providing comprehensive educational
solutions. Imaging professionals can choose from virtual education,
onsite and classroom training, workshops, fellowships, and printed
self-study programs. In addition to the University of Utah training
facility, classroom training is also offered at Siemens training
sites in Hoffman Estates, Ill, Malvern, Pa., and Cary, N.C. Siemens
current portfolio of educational services and offerings can be
viewed on the Siemens Clinical Training and Continuing Education
Web site at (http://www.medical.siemens.com/education). About
Siemens Healthcare Siemens Healthcare is one of the world's largest
suppliers to the healthcare industry. The company is a renowned
medical solutions provider with core competence and innovative
strength in diagnostic and therapeutic technologies as well as in
knowledge engineering, including information technology and system
integration. With its laboratory diagnostics acquisitions, Siemens
Healthcare is the first fully integrated diagnostics company,
bringing together imaging and lab diagnostics, therapy, and
healthcare information technology solutions, supplemented by
consulting and support services. Siemens Healthcare delivers
solutions across the entire continuum of care -- from prevention
and early detection, to diagnosis, therapy and care. The company
employs more than 48,000 people worldwide and operates in 130
countries. In the fiscal year 2007 (Sept. 30), Siemens Healthcare
reported sales of euro 9.85 billion, orders of euro 10.27 billion,
and group profit of euro 1.32 billion. Further information can be
found by visiting http://www.siemens.com/healthcare
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070904/SIEMENSLOGODATASOURCE:
Siemens Healthcare CONTACT: Tom Schaffner, +1-610-448-1477, Web
site: http://www.siemens.com/healthcare
http://www.medical.siemens.com/education
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