Conestoga Receives State-of-the-Art Digital Cadavers to Enhance Learning for Health-Care Students

Anatomage Tables display life-size digitized versions of human bodies that provide an accurate 3D representation and simulation of real anatomy, physiology and pathology.

New state-of-the-art digital cadavers will transform learning for students in health sciences programs at Conestoga College thanks to a gift from the Cowan Foundation.

The School of Health & Life Sciences received four Anatomage Tables, which display life-size digitized versions of human bodies that provide an accurate 3D representation and simulation of real anatomy, physiology, and pathology.

Health-care students will use digital cadavers in lab and independent practice

“These tables will provide Conestoga the opportunity to enhance learning and help bridge knowledge gaps across all the various health sciences programs within lab and during independent practice,” said Kyla Rotobilsky, manager of simulation and learning innovation.

Students in numerous programs will benefit from the tables, including those training as a paramedic, nurse, personal support worker, medical lab technician, pharmacy technician, recreational therapist, occupational therapist, massage therapist, and more.

“The Anatomage Tables will be built into and utilized within curriculum to help learners better develop an enhanced understanding of human anatomy and help differentiate various disease pathophysiologies at a higher level,” Rotobilsky said.

They’re an exciting addition to the Cowan Health Sciences Centre at the Kitchener - Doon campus.

Anatomage Tables offer range of victim scenarios for students to assess and treat

In a recent demonstration to the Cowan Foundation, a table was integrated into a simulated scenario of a double gunshot victim alongside a high-fidelity mannequin. Paramedic students assessed the simulated patient and identified critical steps in the care needed.

Once the patient was stabilized, the students moved to the Anatomage Table where they could further analyze the impact of the trauma. The integrated scenarios built within the table allowed the students to examine and highlight a detailed X-ray image to determine potential further damage to different systems of the body caused by the gunshot wounds.

“Having this technology will help students visualize and understand the entire picture of patient presentation,” Rotobilsky said.

Conestoga’s School of Health & Life Sciences offers a range of credentials to assist in the goal of becoming a health-care professional. From pre-health programs, through to certificates, diplomas, graduate certificates, and degrees, the school delivers the most up-to-date training provided by expert faculty and staff in state-of-the-art facilities.

Work-integrated learning is at the core of many of the programs. Whether through a field placement, clinical practicum or co-operative education experience, students will have the opportunity to gain valuable work experience with an industry partner that will put training into practice.