To accomplish the Orthopaedic Foundation for Active Lifestyle's goals, a BioSkills Laboratory facility was included in the design of the Orthopaedic Foundation for Active Lifestyles site. This laboratory contains six dry/wet stations and one pro-session area that will accommodate 6-24 physicians in training on site. Each workstation is supplied with suction, irrigation and electrical power. The Foundation also provides adjunct training areas, including its board room, to allow off site training for additional 12-18 physicians per session. The BioSkills Laboratory is electronically capable of offering educational seminars and anatomy workshops to physicians, researchers and fellows participating off site at teaching hospitals and universities -- literally throughout the world. Off site participants will be able to view, discuss and interact during these technical presentations through T1 line live feed capabilities.

Lab Rental Opportunities

The Foundation's BioSkills Laboratory and training facilities will prove to be an excellent rental alternative to the standard commercial or university facilities for groups with medical lab needs or anatomical requirements.

Among the functions our facility can be used for are:
  • Sales force training on, and use of specialized medical instrumentation
  • Courses and workshops for specialists in many medical areas such as nurses, physicians, therapists
  • Co-sponsorship of medical education programs to both the general public and/or specialized groups
  • Anatomy lessons and hands on experience for middle and high school students to enhance classroom assignments
  • Continuing credit lab work for area university medical students or nurses
  • Special trainings for area health service agencies, such as The Red Cross, etc.
The BioSkills Laboratory and Foundation facilities offer:
  • Electricity, air, suction and water at each laboratory station
  • PowerPoint presentation capability* Some surgical equipment and surgical instrumentation; groups renting the facility are also welcome to bring their own equipment.
  • Consumable supplies for the lab, including gloves, aprons, masks, shoe covers, towels, etc.
  • The lab has a T1 line so that off site participants can interact with on-site participants and instructors
  • Dining room and catering is available for breakfast or luncheon
  • Lobby area available for registration. It can be arranged for staff to assist registrants in lobby
  • A laboratory technician can be avail able to assist with laboratory needs and final clean-up at conclusion of day/course.
Rental Fees

Rental charges are based on a number of factors including:
  • Amenities: optional items and services
  • Week-day or Week-end
  • Type of cadaver specimen
  • Meals and other catering
We will be happy to prepare a specific quote for anyone or any group seeking to rent the BioSkills Laboratory and Foundation facility.

For information Contact:
Hope T. Horton, RN, BSN
31 River Road ­ 3rd Floor
Cos Cob, CT 06807

Phone: (203) 869-2002
Fax: (203) 869-4040
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