Technologies in Health Sciences

3D or CAD/CAM Orthotics

Foot orthotics are a branch of podiatry that is concerned with the analysis, design and manufacture of devices used to guide and reduce the weight-bearing forces.

Virtual Unbundled Local Access (VULA) App

Department of Optometry Virtual Unbundled Local Access (VULA) app enables management of clinical practice remotely.

Clinical Simulation Centre

The Simulation Centre is home to 6 simulation rooms. The Simulation Laboratory layout is designed for Process Modelling of patient flow from Incident Scene to Hospital.

MS Sharepoint – Digitising Processes to Improve Efficiency

Research ethics clearance process review leads to development and implementation of digitised and automated system.

Human Anatomy and Physiology 3D Printing

3D printing explored to supplement teaching and learning in Human Anatomy and Physiology.

Virtual Environment for Radiotherapy Training (VERT)

The multimillion-rand investment into state of the art VERT software to advance clinical training, teaching and research has proven successful in creating a heightened risk free learning experiences for staff and students.

Sim Man 

The SimMan 3G is designed with advanced features that replicate human reaction. The state-of-the-art simulation technology is designed to improve team performance within a risk-free environment.

I-Simulate

iSimulate provides global smart simulation solutions which incorporates current mobile technology for teaching in Emergency in Medical Care. Read more…

Virtual Environment for Radiotherapy Training (VERT)

VERT software to advancing radiotherapy clinical training, teaching and research by creating a heightened risk free learning experiences for staff and students.

Garmin Forerunner 45 GPS Fitness Tracker

EMC incorporates Garmin Forerunner 45 GPS watches to monitor student physical performance during training to optimise training programmes.

Gamification

Adoption of gamification as a teaching strategy in healthcare and e-Learning to mitigate challenges in addressing clinical skills and competencies. Read more….

Shaderware – Zilton and My Progress Applications

Overcoming practical challenges by incorporating virtual reality software in clinical training to adequately prepare students for industry and real life scenarios.