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Nathaniel Mannella, a simulation specialist with the Centre for Healthcare Simulation and Research at Mohawk College, demonstrates the features of an electronic patient simulator.

Cathie Coward The Hamilton Spectator

Recently admitted for double coronary bypass heart surgery, a patient is stretched out on a hospital bed, a bandaged chest rhythmically moving up and down with each breath.

He’s lifelike, but 65-year-old Arvid Gauthier, as a hospital bracelet on his wrist indicates, isn’t real. He’s an electronic mannequin, designed to train students for health-care professions. 

Kate McCullough is a reporter for the Hamilton Spectator,covering education. Reach her at kmccullough@torstar.ca.

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