Advancements in technology have made virtual reality (VR) more realistic and immersive for the user. VR apps are increasingly becoming a part of undergraduate and graduate medical education, as well as continuing medical education around the world. To allow for continuing medical education since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, medical VR applications are now [...]
The HealthySimulation.com webinar platform hosts a number of informative healthcare simulation webinars each month. These presentations are designed to cover a range of topics related to clinical simulation, including education, training and practice. In July 2021, a number of presentations will be given that discuss simulation related to clinical simulation tools, virtual reality, simulator training, [...]
To improve student performance during clinical rotations, the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program at Horry Georgetown Technical College began looking for new, innovative learning solutions. As the program experienced difficulty in simulating abnormal systemic responses with peers in the classroom, faculty specifically sought out alternative methods of instruction to improve clinical decision-making when sudden events [...]
Cardiac arrests present challenges that require medical practitioners and nurses to respond quickly and accurately to save the life of the patient. Advanced Cardiac Life Support refreshment training is required to ensure protocols and skills are kept up to date. Training health practitioners and nurses in Advanced Life Support (ALS) has always presented various challenges [...]
