Ziehm Academy reports strong demand for basic and advanced training in intraoperative imaging / Tailored training concept for 30 Iraqi customers of Richard Wolf GmbH

Nuremberg (ots) - Ziehm Imaging, established in Nuremberg in 2008,
reports a huge increase in demand for its training programs. In 2010
alone, the number of participants doubled for technical courses given
by mobile C-arm manufacturer Ziehm Imaging. Individualized training
programs developed and held in cooperation with larger customers and
partners also experienced a sharp rise in popularity. These included
a tailored training course for 30 Iraqi users of the new lithotripsy
machine manufactured by Richard Wolf GmbH which took place in spring
2011.

Tailored training concepts for large customers and partners

Ziehm Imaging has been supporting clinical users of its C-arms for
many years through a broad range of basic and advanced training
opportunities. The Ziehm Academy offering extends from basic
technical training through to advanced, audience-specific courses in
intraoperative imaging. These training programs, also given in the
form of roadshows across various locations worldwide, deliver an
intensive, needs-driven learning experience in small groups.

Recently, Ziehm Imaging stepped up its training offering in
cooperation with its larger customers and partners. In spring 2011,
the company ran a specialized course for 30 Iraqi lithotripsy
specialists. The course was developed in cooperation with Ziehm
Imaging's long-term customer, Richard Wolf GmbH - a leading
manufacturer of endoscopes and products for minimally invasive
surgery - and took place at the Ziehm Academy in Nuremberg. Richard
Wolf has been working with Ziehm Imaging for over 20 years and
equipped all generations of its lithotriptors with Ziehm Imaging
technology. This training course was tailored precisely to the needs
of the Iraqi participants and coordinated closely with Richard Wolf,
which integrated the course as a module in their overall learning
program. "We attach great importance to intensive training for users
of our products. Ziehm Imaging is the perfect partner - not only have
they supported us by supplying us with their technology over decades,
but they also offer an outstanding after-sales service," says Peter
Vallon, Head of ESWT/ESWL at Richard Wolf GmbH.

Increasing safety for users and patients with intensive training

Looking beyond high-tech advances, Ziehm Imaging regards ongoing
training as an essential step in the move to bring innovative
technologies to clinical environments in a safe and effective manner.
"Our training aims to improve clinical results - and thus provide
better patient care. To achieve this, we work in small groups and in
close collaboration with our customers to regularly develop tailored
training concepts," explains Günter Stelzer, Director Special
Projects and Education at Ziehm Imaging. Due to popular demand, Ziehm
Imaging is planning more individual training formats. You can sign up
for current and future training courses at www.ziehmacademy.com .

Press contact:
Ziehm Imaging
Martin Herzmann
Global Marketing Director
Martin.Herzmann@ziehm-eu.com
www.ziehm.com
Tel: +49 911 2172 0
Fax: +49 911 2172 390