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Laerdal Medical Japan and Tokyo Healthcare University Join Forces

On October 16, 2025, Laerdal Medical Japan, headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, signed a partnership agreement with Tokyo Healthcare University located in Shinagawa, Tokyo. This collaboration aims to enhance the quality of nursing and medical education through simulation education and digital transformation (DX).

Overview of the Agreement

The memorandum of understanding (MOU), which aims to improve the quality of healthcare education, focuses on several key areas:

• - Advanced Simulation Education: The partnership will promote the development and application of simulation-based educational methods, integrating them into medical curricula.
• - Visible Learning Outcomes: By enhancing simulation education, the agreement seeks to make learning outcomes transparent and measurable.
• - Competency-Based Education (CBE): The collaboration supports the establishment of CBE, ensuring that education is focused on developing specific competencies necessary for healthcare professionals.
• - Data-Driven Quality Assurance: Together, Laerdal and Tokyo Healthcare will work on implementing mechanisms for quality assurance based on data analytics.
• - Support for Educators and Learners: The partnership will provide resources to help both instructors and learners set educational goals and visualize their progress effectively.

The signing ceremony took place at Tokyo Healthcare University’s Gotanda campus. Dr. Shuji Kameyama, President of Tokyo Healthcare University, and Svein Håkon Kristensen, President of Laerdal Medical Japan, expressed their excitement about the collaboration.

Collaborative Areas of Focus

1. Promotion of CBE Through Simulations and Digital Tools: Employing cutting-edge digital tools will help facilitate a CBE approach, allowing learners to engage more meaningfully with the material.
2. Development and Dissemination of Best Practices: By sharing knowledge and resources, both institutions aim to establish best practices in medical education.
3. Transparent Learning Outcomes: The focus on data-driven quality assurance will lead to a clearer view of learners' achievements.
4. Enhanced Support Systems: Providing targeted guidance will help both faculty and students in their journey towards educational success.
5. New Educational Standards: Aiming for seamless integration from foundational education to ongoing training will result in improved standards across all levels.

Comments from Leadership

Dr. Shuji Kameyama, the President of Tokyo Healthcare University, stated, "With the revision of the core curriculum in nursing education, there is an increasing demand for transparency, including the processes involved in measuring learning outcomes. Solutions like Laerdal’s SimCapture allow for effective feedback for students, ensuring competency in practical settings. If we can also extend to evaluate non-cognitive skills, it will elevate educational quality assurance to a new level."

Svein Håkon Kristensen, President of Laerdal Medical Japan, remarked, "Our mission is about helping save lives. The key is 'to assist.' Our role is to develop educational solutions and services that support healthcare professionals and the general public in their training to save lives. Tokyo Healthcare University is at the forefront of integrating digital learning technologies and competency-based education in Japan, and we are committed to working together to ensure students enter the healthcare field with confidence and competence."

About Laerdal Medical Japan

Laerdal Medical Japan is the Japanese subsidiary of Laerdal Medical, which was founded in 1940 and is headquartered in Stavanger, Norway. Operating in 25 countries worldwide, Laerdal introduced modern resuscitation techniques in 1960, consistently striving for contributions that improve patient outcomes and enhance survival rates through various training products and medical education solutions. For over 60 years, Laerdal has played a pivotal role in improving the quality of emergency care and has dedicated itself to the mission of contributing to life-saving efforts.

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