Simulation in Biomedical Engineering; theory and practical developments in “Universidad de Valparaiso”

Paper analyzes the possibilities of didactic use of simulators in teaching the various subjects involved in medicine, health sciences and in particular case of Biomedical Engineering. Describes the theory of didactic simulation, shows some important international developments and especially various devices and systems developed at the School of Biomedical Engineering, University of Valparaiso in Chile. The importance of using these tools to enhance learning without having to resort to using real medical equipment and devices at the same time have a significantly lower cost.