Master Perfusion Techniques with Cadaver Lab Training

THE IMPORTANCE OF CADAVERS IN MEDICAL TRAINING

It is very important that physicians possess particular skills; that they understand how human tissue will respond during medical treatments and surgical procedures. SMTS – Surgical & Medical Training Services has been established with the intent of offering surgeons and other medical professionals the greatest opportunity to perfect their bio-skills in a way that is most like life. Numerous studies have confirmed that there is nothing like a human cadaver specimen to achieve this goal. We are proud to have the opportunity to provide an ideal laboratory setting for bio-skills training and cadaver medical training and are appreciative of the gift donor and families have given to the scientific and medical community. Dial (888) 801-9444 today to learn more or to schedule your cadaver training sessions at a location near you!

SMTS – Surgical & Medical Training Services has hosted very successful cadaver training labs across the U.S. for EMT/paramedic training, fire departments, other levels of EMT training, and first responder training.

Medical training is what we do, so why not put us to use gaining the EMT skills you need?

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF USING CADAVERS FOR MEDICAL TRAINING?

The emergency medical services (EMS) area of health care refers to the medical professionals who respond to 911 calls and treat and transport people in crisis health situations. EMS is staffed by emergency medical technicians (EMTs). These trained medical professionals are categorized at different levels, depending on your state. These levels are:

EMT —Basic
EMD — Intermediate
EMT — Paramedic
A-EMT — Advanced

WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR CADAVERS?

Many people desire to leave a last parting gift to improve medical and surgical education and training by donating their body as a lasting gift to a whole body donation program. These selfless people and their families make it possible to have donors for future surgical and medical training.

ARE THERE SPECIFIC TYPES OF MEDICAL CASES OR SPECIALTIES THAT ARE STUDIED DURING YOUR CADAVER TRAINING SESSIONS?

That’s up to you, the client. At SMTS – Surgical & Medical Training Services, we customize each of our cadaver sessions to your specific goals and training needs. We provide everything you need, eliminating all the hassles of trying to set up this type of training on your own.

HOW CAN STUDENTS PREPARE FOR THESE CADAVER TRAINING SESSIONS?

There isn’t any preparation necessary. At SMTS – Surgical & Medical Training Services we take care of all the details. Your surgeons and doctors simply need to come to their session ready to learn.

HOW LONG DO CADAVER TRAINING SESSIONS LAST?

Sessions can last anywhere from 2 to 6 hours.

HOW MANY ATTENDEES ARE INCLUDED IN A CADAVER TRAINING SESSION?

These groups are limited in numbers to allow all of the surgeons to have important hands-on training. These cadaver training sessions typically include from 10 to 30 people.

WHAT ASPECTS MAKE FOR THE BEST CADAVERS FOR MEDICAL TRAINING?

All cadaver models have educational merit because they allow observation of anatomical structure. However, fresh human cadaver tissue is ideal due to the realistic experience it provides. Fresh human tissue has not been preserved and therefore has not become inflexible or damaged. When tissue is not preserved, there is a better opportunity to encounter the nuances that may occur during a live surgical or medical procedure.

Our clients’ needs are important to us, which is why we have a team that is dedicated to the procurement of the best cadaver specimen available. We are able to achieve this through the professional relationships we have established with accredited tissue banks.

IS CADAVER MEDICAL TRAINING NECESSARY?

While the education system has moved away from using cadavers for the training of new surgeons and doctors, ask yourself this: “Who would I rather have performing my surgery — a book smart surgeon or a surgeon who learned techniques using actual human cadavers?”

The answer is obvious. There is no way to attain the skills necessary to become an excellent surgeon without having operated on cadavers at some point. That’s what these cadaver training sessions offer.

WHAT ARE SOME ALTERNATIVES TO USING CADAVERS?

In recent years, the educational environment has subtly shifted away from the use of human cadaver tissue and toward alternative teaching methods such as textbooks, video presentations, and, most recently, virtual reality software.

Anthropologist Chris Ruff, Ph.D. has been the director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Functional Anatomy and Evolution for more than thirty years. He describes the reason for cadaver training as such: “It’s to learn something that you’re going to use all the time . . . Even if people did almost as well on written tests by reading a book and looking at a computer, I don’t think they’d be as good doctors without this experience.”

The medical community treats real people. Real human bodies. Therefore, training should involve the human aspect of medicine.

SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION TODAY

If you’re interested in learning more about our cadaver medical training please contact us today at (888) 801-9444. or fill out our contact us form below. We will discuss your needs and concerns, and determine your best course of action.