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Transform Maternal-Fetal Care: The Potential of Wearable Birthing Simulators with Standardized Patients

Presented By:
Megan Weldon, CHSE
Amy Erol, MS
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February 5th, 2025
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This webinar showcases the future of maternal-fetal care with Avkin’s Avbirth, the groundbreaking wearable birthing simulator that bridges the gap between healthcare simulation and real-world practice.
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Abstract:

Experience the future of maternal-fetal medicine with Avbirth, the first fully automated wearable birthing simulator. Taking the technology of the manikin and putting it on a live patient. Avbirth sets a new benchmark for high-fidelity simulation, equipping learners with the skills to deliver empathetic and comprehensive bedside care in women’s health. This groundbreaking innovation bridges the gap between simulation and real-world practice, offering unparalleled training opportunities.

Join simulation experts Megan Weldon, CHSE, and Amy Erol as they take you on a deep dive into the inner workings of Avbirth. They’ll walk you through the features and functions of this groundbreaking wearable birthing simulator, showcasing its thoughtful design and meticulous attention to detail. Learn how the intuitive setup and user-friendly interface make Avbirth easy to implement, whether you’re new to simulation or an experienced professional.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Describe the features and functions of the Avbirth wearable birthing simulator which can enhance maternal-fetal medicine training.
  2. Identify and explain three effective ways to integrate the Avbirth simulator into medical simulation training programs to maximize clinical impact and outcomes.
  3. Demonstrate the setup and implementation of the Avbirth simulator for both new and experienced professionals in simulation training.

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Megan Weldon CHSE
Director of Education and Marketing at Avkin

Megan Weldon, CHSE, is a passionate and highly skilled professional in the field of standardized patient simulation. Megan’s expertise led her to manage the standardized patient program at the University of Delaware, where she played a key role in elevating standards and fostering excellence. Currently serving as the Director of Marketing and Education at Avkin, a leading organization in healthcare simulation, Megan actively drives their mission by consulting with many institutions to ensure standards of best practice for standardized patients are met. Her fervent dedication to representing standardized patients and advocating for proper training and best practices has earned her respect as an influential voice in the industry. Megan has been invited to speak at numerous events and webinars and has authored a chapter on task trainers for the Defining Excellence in Simulation Programs Book.

Disclosures: Megan is employed by Avkin.
Amy Erol MS
COO and Co-Founder of Avkin at Avkin

Amy Erol is the COO and co-founder of Avkin bringing over a decade of expertise in designing wearable devices for healthcare education. With a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a background as a simulation technician Amy combines technical proficiency and practical experience to create innovative solutions that enhance medical training. Her leadership and vision have positioned Avkin as a pioneer in advancing simulation technology for healthcare professionals.

Disclosures: Amy is employed by Avkin.

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