OREANDA-NEWS. November 13, 2015. MedaPhor Group plc (AIM: MED) ('MedaPhor'), the global provider of advanced ultrasound skills training simulators for medical professionals, today announces that Teesside University has chosen ScanTrainer as the core ultrasound training simulator for its brand new ultrasound simulation hub - Regional Ultrasound Simulation Centre. The centre, which officially opens today, will be the ultrasound education hub for the North East England region.

The centre, located within Teesside University's School of Health and Social Care, is using four ScanTrainer transvaginal (TVS) and transabdominal (TAS) combination systems complete with obstetrics, gynaecology, emergency medicine and general medical modules and will be used to teach students and medical practitioners basic and advanced ultrasound scanning skills.

Stuart Gall, CEO, at MedaPhor, comments:

"The new simulation centre designed specifically for the purpose of providing ultrasound education demonstrates the growing clinical need for high quality ultrasound education within the UK. Simulation centres of this kind are a growing trend around the world and we're delighted to be working with Teesside University to help them develop their state-of-the-art simulation centre."

For more information visit http://tees.ac.uk/health&socialcare/