“Using technology that the students know will be key to unlocking the areas in their minds that help them learn.”

“I think that for such a high-risk career path, expanding the use of technology to better set us up for success is quite helpful. Some people in this class have hands-on experience, and some don’t, so having a virtual option prior to the real thing is a nice option.”

“Something that I noticed that was great for my personal learning experience was that when using the stethoscope tool to listen to lung sounds was the difference you heard depending on where you placed the stethoscope on the patient. I haven’t had a lot of opportunity to listen to lung sounds and this was a really stress-free way to practice and hear the difference when placed in correct vs. incorrect places.”

• Desired a more immersive process into EMS training

• Wanted to better prepare students for real-life situations without the real-life consequences

• Needed a system for ensuring adequate, safe access to EMS training during COVID-19 precautions and restrictions

• Virtual EMS training that can be built in minutes, with endless customized life-like scenarios

• Critical skills can be assessed objectively

• Program can be deployed anytime, anywhere

• Maintained number of students with access to EMS training during the COVID-19 shutdown

• Increased student retention of case-based learning

• Reduced instructor time

• Reduced need to buy new equipment