MONTREAL, CANADA--(Marketwired - Jan. 26, 2016) - (NYSE:CAE)(TSX:CAE) - CAE Healthcare will host its Human Patient Simulation Network (HPSN) conference, an industry-leading event from February 16 to 18 in Tampa, Florida.
HPSN World draws thought leaders in healthcare simulation from universities, colleges and medical centers around the world. The three-day conference will feature more than 70 sessions on integrating simulation technology into healthcare training to improve patient safety.
Media interviews with CAE Healthcare's President and visit of our manufacturing facility (February 15)
As part of the event, media representatives will have the opportunity to interview Dr. Robert Amyot, CAE Healthcare President on February 15. Journalists will also have the rare opportunity to visit CAE Healthcare's Sarasota manufacturing facilities.
Keynote speakers (February 16 to 18)
Dr. Robert Amyot, President of CAE Healthcare, will open the conference on February 16 at 9 a.m. Chris Broom, Managing Director of Flight and Training Administration for American Airlines, will deliver a keynote address about aviation safety and training practices that are now being transferred to healthcare to improve patient safety. Broom manages training for more than 14,000 pilots and instructors.
Live multi-casualty simulation scenario (February 16, 11:15 a.m.)
CAE Healthcare will stage a live, multi-casualty auto collision scenario outside, in front of the Tampa Marriott Waterside. Through Hollywood special effects, including pyrotechnics and highly realistic make up and wardrobe, attendees will experience an emergency situation from the point of injury to the evacuation process. The street will transform into a casualty situation, complete with multiple vehicles, explosions, and patient and surgical simulators with varying injuries.
Find conference information at hpsn.com or on Twitter @HPSNWorld2016.
| Event : | HPSN World 2016 conference |
| February 15 p.m.: | FOR MEDIA ONLY |
| Media interviews with Robert Amyot, CAE Healthcare President | |
| Visit of CAE Healthcare's manufacturing facilities | |
| Venue : | CAE Healthcare |
| 6300 Edgelake Dr. | |
| Sarasota, Florida, 34240 | |
| February 16-18, 2016: | HPSN conference |
| Opening session with keynote speakers at 9 a.m. - Ballroom doors and product showcase open at 8:45 a.m. | |
| Venue : | Tampa Marriott Waterside |
| 700 South Florida Avenue | |
| Tampa, Florida, 33602 |
| If you are planning to attend, please RSVP: |
| Catherine Thibault |
| catherine.thibault@cae.com |
| +1-514-340-5305 |
About CAE Healthcare
CAE Healthcare offers cutting-edge learning tools to healthcare students and professionals, allowing them to develop practical experience through risk-free simulation training before treating real patients. CAE Healthcare's full spectrum of simulation solutions includes surgical and imaging simulation, curriculum, the LearningSpace audiovisual and center management platform and highly realistic adult, pediatric and baby patient simulators. Today, approximately 9,000 CAE Healthcare simulators and audiovisual solutions are in use worldwide by medical schools, nursing schools, hospitals, defence forces and other entities.
About CAE
CAE is a global leader in the delivery of training for the civil aviation, defence and security, and healthcare markets. We design and integrate the industry's most comprehensive training solutions, anchored by the knowledge and expertise of our 8,000 employees, our world-leading simulation technologies and a track record of service and technology innovation spanning seven decades. Our global presence is the broadest in the industry, with 160 sites and training locations in 35 countries, including our joint venture operations, and the world's largest installed base of flight simulators. Each year, we train more than 120,000 civil and defence crewmembers, as well as thousands of healthcare professionals. www.cae.com
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