Philips and Edith Cowan University Australia Collaborate to Equip the Next Generation of Healthcare Professionals to Leverage New Technologies
Philips and Edith Cowan University Australia Collaborate to Equip the Next Generation of Healthcare Professionals to Leverage New Technologies
Courses will cover both theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills using Philips ultrasound devices in a series of short courses such as improving vascular access and fistula cannulation during dialysis and FAST exams for emergency physicians and obstetric ultrasound for midwives or general practitioners. Under Cardiovascular ultrasound short courses, sonographers will also be exposed to 3D advanced quantification and image quality optimization, while cardiologists can learn echocardiography in structural heart disease. Additional General Imaging short courses will be developed, covering advanced liver imaging, advanced pelvic, Musculoskeletal, and pediatric scanning.SINGAPORE, Nov. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, and Edith Cowan University Australia (ECU) today announced a new strategic partnership that aims to enhance clinical ultrasound training for healthcare professionals to provide better care for more people. As healthcare challenges become more complex, 71% of healthcare leaders in APAC are concerned about staff shortages resulting in delays in care for patients[1]. Furthermore, as technology advances in healthcare, training and education for healthcare professionals are critical components in supporting digital upskilling and continuous learning.
新加坡，2024年11月20日 /PRNewswire/ -- 飞利浦 (纽交所: PHG, AEX: PHIA)，一家全球领先的健康科技公司，与澳洲埃迪斯科文大学 (ECU) 今天宣布了一项新的战略合作伙伴关系，旨在增强医疗专业人员的临床超声培训，以便为更多人提供更好的护理。随着医疗挑战日益复杂，71% 的亚太地区医疗领导者担心因人员短缺而导致患者护理延误[1]。此外，随着医疗科技的进步，医疗专业人员的培训和教育是支持互联网医疗提升技能和持续学习的关键元件。
Both organizations intend to jointly drive a robust curriculum to equip healthcare professionals with skills for Ultrasound Point of Care through a range of innovative and practical courses and workshops. As healthcare systems in APAC move towards the increased application of these technologies to optimize care access and patient flow, the partnership aims to bridge the knowledge gap through training and teaching. Philips will contribute to better healthcare for more people by leveraging its latest health technologies and expertise to collaborate with academics and provide higher-quality education.
双方组织打算共同推动一套强有力的课程，以通过一系列创新和实用的课程及研讨会来装备医疗专业人员掌握超声即时护理的技能。随着亚太地区的医疗系统越来越多地应用这些技术来优化护理访问和患者流动，该合作伙伴关系旨在通过培训和教学来弥补知识差距。飞利浦将利用其最新的健康科技和专业知识，为更多人提供更好的医疗，携手学术界提供更高质量的教育。
Key collaborative objectives between ECU and Philips in this partnership are as follows:
ECU与飞利浦在此次合作伙伴关系中的主要合作目标如下：
- Develop a robust and comprehensive curriculum for ultrasound
- 开发一套强有力和全面的超声课程
Courses will cover both theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills using Philips ultrasound devices in a series of short courses such as improving vascular access and fistula cannulation during dialysis and FAST exams for emergency physicians and obstetric ultrasound for midwives or general practitioners. Under Cardiovascular ultrasound short courses, sonographers will also be exposed to 3D advanced quantification and image quality optimization, while cardiologists can learn echocardiography in structural heart disease. Additional General Imaging short courses will be developed, covering advanced liver imaging, advanced pelvic, Musculoskeletal, and pediatric scanning.
课程将涵盖理论知识和实践技能，使用飞利浦超声设备进行一系列短期课程，例如在透析期间改善血管通路和瘘管插管、紧急医生的FASt检查，以及为助产士或全科医生进行的产科超声。在心血管超声短期课程中，超声技师还将接触到3D爱文思控股和图像质量优化，而心脏病专家可以学习结构性心脏病的超声心动图。还将开发其他通用成像短期课程，涵盖高级肝脏成像、高级盆腔成像、肌肉骨骼成像和儿科扫描。
- Promoting continuous professional development
- 促进持续的职业发展
As part of the second phase of the collaboration, plans are to extend these courses to larger markets in APAC, Philips channel partners, and clinical applications teams beginning in Australia.
作为合作第二阶段的一部分，计划将这些课程扩展到亚太地区更大市场、飞利浦的渠道合作伙伴和临床应用团队，从澳洲开始。
- Facilitation of expert-led training
- 促进专家领导的培训
Experts from Philips will lead workshops and training sessions, with the possibility of access to the Medical Sonography Simulation Lab teaching and learning space at the Joondalup Campus by Philips for internal new staff and channel partner onboarding and training.
飞利浦的专家将领导研讨会和培训课程，并有可能使用飞利浦在琼达鲁普校区的医疗超声模拟实验室进行内部新员工和渠道合作伙伴的入职培训和学习。
The partnership will open opportunities for sharing resources and expertise and continuous engagement on course structure, faculty engagement, and student enrollment.
这一合作关系将为共享资源和专业知识以及课程结构、教职人员参与和学生注册的持续交流提供机会。
"At Edith Cowan University, we are dedicated to providing innovative and practical courses to build the next generation of healthcare professionals that are confident in working in the complex landscape of healthcare today. The partnership with Philips reflects the high quality and relevant curriculum that evolves as technology does," said Moira Sim, Professor and Executive Dean of the School of Medical and Health Sciences at Edith Cowan University.
艾迪斯科文大学的莫伊拉·西姆教授兼医疗与健康科学学院执行院长表示："在艾迪斯科文大学，我们致力于提供创新和实用的课程，以培养下一代医疗专业人士，使他们能够自信地在当今复杂的医疗环境中工作。与飞利浦的合作反映了高质量和相关课程的重要性，这些课程会随着科技的发展而不断演变。"
"Philips is collaborating closely with healthcare institutions worldwide to meet the demand for more digital health technologies as healthcare challenges around workforce shortages call for more efficient workflows. The partnership with ECU is the right step towards this, equipping healthcare professionals with the confidence and skills to utilize new technologies to address specific pain points in the healthcare system. We are confident that this will ultimately help unleash the full possibilities of digital transformation," said Denilson Kuratomi, Head of Ultrasound, Philips APAC.
飞利浦亚太区超声科负责人德尼尔森·库拉托米表示："飞利浦正与全球的医疗机构紧密合作，以满足对更多互联网医疗科技的需求，因为医疗行业在劳动力短缺的挑战下需要更高效的工作流程。与ECU的合作是朝着这一目标迈出的正确一步，为医疗专业人员提供自信和技能，使用新技术来解决医疗系统中的特定痛点。我们相信这最终将帮助释放数字转型的全部可能性。"
(From left) Dr. Mark Burby, Vice President of Health Systems for Philips APAC, Professor Moira Sim, Edith Cowan University, Denilson Kuratomi, Head of Ultrasound, Philips APAC.
(从左起) 飞利浦亚太地区医疗系统副总裁马克·伯比博士，爱迪斯·科文大学的莫伊拉·西姆教授，飞利浦亚太地区超声部负责人丹尼尔森·库拉托米。
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About Edith Cowan University Australia
关于爱迪斯·科文大学 澳洲
Edith Cowan University (ECU), based in Western Australia, is the only University in Australia to be named after a woman, Edith Dircksey Cowan, the first woman to be elected to an Australian parliament. ECU has over 30,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students, including international students from over 70 countries, and a vibrant research community. There are three campuses in Western Australia at Joondalup, Mount Lawley and Bunbury. The University is constructing a new campus in the heart of the Perth CBD, due to open in 2026. ECU's purpose is to transform lives and enrich society. The University's vision is to lead the sector in educational experience, research with impact, and in positive contributions to industry and communities.
埃迪思科恩大学（ECU）位于澳洲，是澳洲唯一以女性命名的大学，命名为埃迪思·迪尔克西·科恩，她是第一位当选澳洲议会的女性。ECU拥有超过30,000名本科生和研究生，包括来自70多个国家的国际学生，还有一个充满活力的研究社区。西澳有三个校区，分别位于琼达鲁普、劳利山和本伯里。大学正在珀斯CBD中心建设一个新的校区，预计将在2026年开放。ECU的使命是改变生活，丰富社会。大学的愿景是在教育体验、具有影响力的研究以及对行业和社区的积极贡献方面引领板块。
About Royal Philips
关于飞利浦
Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a leading health technology company focused on improving people's health and well-being through meaningful innovation. Philips' patient- and human-centric innovation leverages advanced technology, deep consumer clinical insights to provide personalized health solutions for consumers and professional health solutions for healthcare providers and their patients both in hospitals and at home.
飞利浦（NYSE：PHG，AEX：PHIA）是一家领先的健康科技公司，致力于通过有意义的创新改善人们的健康和福祉。飞利浦以患者和人本为中心的创新，利用爱文思控股的先进科技以及深入的消费临床洞察，为消费者提供个性化的健康解决方案，并为医疗服务提供者及其患者在医院和家庭中提供专业的健康解决方案。
Headquartered in the Netherlands, the company is a leader in diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, image-guided therapy, enterprise monitoring and informatics, and personal health. Philips generated 2023 sales of EUR 18.2 billion and employs approximately 69,700 employees with sales and service in more than 100 countries.
总部位于荷兰，该公司是诊断成像、超声波、图像引导治疗、企业监测和信息学以及个人健康领域的领导者。飞利浦在2023年创造了182亿eur的销售额，雇佣了约69,700名员工，并在100多个国家提供销售和服务。
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[1] Philips Future Health Index 2024 Report: APAC Healthcare leaders taking bold and thoughtful changes to deliver better care for more people. Philips. From:
[1] 飞利浦未来健康指数2024报告：亚太地区医疗领导者勇敢而深思熟虑的改变，以为更多人提供更好的护理。飞利浦。来源：
