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How Medical Simulators Enhance Patient Safety

Simulation-based training helps clinicians practice procedures, build confidence, and strengthen communication skills that support safe patient care.

Strong IV Fundamentals Start With the Right Tools

Exploring realistic alternatives to traditional IV practice arms IV training is most effective when it supports how people actually learn—through repetition, realistic feedback, and hands-on practice that builds confidence before...

Ultrasound Training Tools Designed for Real-World Practice

Hands-on ultrasound training requires tools that are realistic, durable, and flexible enough to support learners at different stages. Our best-selling ultrasound phantoms are designed to meet those needs—supporting repeatable practice...

Our Story

From a Kitchen Table to Classrooms Around the World VATA’s story began in November 1986, when founder Tom Call set out to make healthcare training safer and more effective. As...

Honoring Caregivers This National Family Caregivers Month

Tools that support skill-building, confidence, and compassionate care at home Every day, family caregivers show up—with strength, patience, and deep compassion—to support the people they love. Whether they’re tending to...

Back to School: Two Best-Sellers for Hands-On Training

Heading back to class—or just ready to level up your technique? These two best-selling training models are trusted by nursing students, vet techs, EMTs, and more to deliver true-to-life realism...

Welcome to our Summer Newsletter!

We’re excited to share that our new and improved website is live—with easier navigation, a smoother checkout, and all the trusted resources you rely on. We’re also celebrating a big milestone: our President, Andrew Call, marks 20 years with VATA! This spring, we hit the road for trade shows across the country, debuting our new Wearable Two-Vein IV Access Trainer and reconnecting with so many of you who love and use our models.

Welcome to our Spring Newsletter

Welcome to VATA’s Spring Newsletter It’s been a busy (and exciting!) season at VATA. We’ve launched a wearable trainer, celebrated a major team member VATA-versary, and hit the road for...

Happy Nurses Week!

Happy Nurses Week! At VATA, we’re proud to support nurses at every stage of their careers—from students to seasoned professionals—with realistic simulation tools that help refine techniques, build confidence, and...

Introducing The Wearable Two-Vein IV Access Trainer

Hone your venipuncture technique and patient communication skills with our new Wearable Two-Vein IV Access Trainer™—a hands-on training model designed to simulate real-world IV access! Key Features: Dual Vein Design...

Honoring Patient Safety

Honoring Patient Safety 🩺✨ At VATA, improving patient care drives everything we do. Our lifelike, clinician-approved training tools empower medical professionals and students to sharpen their skills—without practicing on actual...

Top 5 Reasons Customers Choose Penny!

Since its debut last spring, the Penny Pediatric Intraosseous (IO) Leg has quickly become a customer favorite!  What makes our newest infusion model stand out? Here are the top 5 reasons customers are...