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J Page A8 ♦ THE CANADIAN STATESMAN ♦ June 14,2006 durhamregion.com Virtually a new hospital records, select medicines and more. "It is what some people call a serious game," said Dr. Tashiro, who is also an adjunct associate professor at U01T and DC. With the computer programs, students can experience cultural cultural differences they'll encounter encounter when dealing with patients, while with the mannequins, they can practice bedside manners and higher thinking. Dr. Tashiro said the virtual hospital system could improve the Canadian health system. UOIT and DC students are already using mannequin simulators. simulators. "You could come in and think you were in a hospital ward," said Dr. Carolyn Byrne, dean of health sciences at UOIT, refer-, ring to the lab where students practise on the mannequins She added the students are enjoying working with the simulators. simulators. "This gives them the confi- .dence to practise and practise before they get into the real world," said Dr. Byrne. With the eight simulators, which come in an assortment of ages, students can practise diagnosis diagnosis skills by programming symptoms for the mannequins to display. "It's unbelievable for someone like me who was educated so long ago," said Dr. Byrne. "I think it is part of the future. "We're fortunate enough to be brand new; we're able to use the newest technology." The virtual hospital project received $750,000 from the Ministry of Health a year ago. Students using adapted program to practise skills DURHAM - With three- dimensional excursions and simulation mannequins, nursing students at Durham's post-secondary post-secondary schools are getting a virtual virtual experience of what they'll face as professionals. A virtual hospital at the University University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) and Durham Durham College was recently revealed during the 24th International International Nursing and Computer Technology Conference hosted by the Durham post-secondary schools and Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. "It gives them what I call the hustle and . flow," said Dr. Jay Shiro Tashiro of Wolfsong Informatics. • Dr. Tashiro said he created the virtual hospital and worked with DC and UOIT to make the program suitable for Canadian standards. Wolfsong is an educational educational solutions company in the U.S. Dr. Tashiro said the local schools approached him about creating a Canadian program after seeing him present a speech about the hospitals. In September, UOIT and DC will combine virtual clinical excursions with mannequin simulators and a new Canadian Walter Passarella / Metroland Durham Region Media Group Fourth-year Nursing students Karen Dawson and Lisa-Marie Forcier perform CPR on a mannequin in the University of Ontario Institute of Technology's virtual hospital. nursing competency assessment system for students. The excursions allow students to use their laptop computers to move around in a 3D hospital, look at charts and view patient BY CRYSTAL CRIMI Staff Writer Soar, wine and dine with the Snowbirds Canadian Aviation Expo takes off at Oshawa Airport, June 22 OSHAWA - The Canadian Canadian Forces Snowbirds Team is appearing at the Canadian Aviation Aviation Expo, Oshawa Airport, and will do shows on Thursday, June 22 and Friday, June 23. Friends of Second Marsh is hosting a 'Soar With the Snowbirds' Snowbirds' Dinner and Auction, to take place on Thursday, June 22 at the newly renovated Jubilee Pavilion in Oshawa. This is a very special treat for anyone interested in aviation - - an opportunity to get up close and personal with the Canadian Forces Snowbirds Team. Dine with a Snowbird at your table, have an opportunity to chat with a Canadian icon, bid on Snowbird Snowbird memorabilia in the live and silent auction. Tickets are $100 in limited supply, supply, and includes a VIP pass to the Canadian Aviation Expo. Meet and greet at 5 p.m. Dinner at 6 p.m. Dress is sharp casual. Proceeds from the dinner will go towards the Great Lakes Wetlands Centre, an interpretive interpretive building to promote wetland conservation and the importance of the Great Lakes, featuring interactive displays, classrooms, research space and more. Tickets are available at the Information Kiosk at Oshawa Centre, or through Friends of Second Marsh ,by calling 905- 723-5459. If You Are... 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