Abstract:

Air Methods Ascend Partners with SimX to Soar to New Heights in Critical Care Education. Join Tyler Andre, MD, and William Belk, M.Sc., CHSE, as they discuss how Air Methods Ascend has partnered with SimX to provide both in-person and remote Critical Care Education using Virtual Reality. Ascend’s in-person and online education programs provide access to world-class educators, state-of-the-art tools, and cutting-edge technologies to help pre-hospital and critical care clinicians build their knowledge, enabling them to operate at the top of their licensure and fulfill continuing education requirements. Education programs include advanced manikin-based simulation and virtual reality training that mirror real-world patient care scenarios, building life-saving skills and confidence. Listen as they field questions and explain how trainees can now remotely join Virtual Reality sessions utilizing SimX’s industry-leading VR library of patient encounters. Will and his team can now offload your faculty workload to remotely moderate VR scenarios for healthcare professionals of all types.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the Integration of Virtual Reality in Clinical Training: Participants will learn how the combination of traditional in-person and advanced virtual reality training can enhance critical care education.
2. Explore Accredited Education Programs for Critical Care Professionals: Attendees will gain insights into Ascend’s Critical Care and EMS courses, understanding how these programs help meet continuing education requirements.
3. Experience Remote Learning Capabilities with Industry-Leading Technology: The webinar will demonstrate how healthcare professionals can participate in remote VR sessions using SimX’s technology, reducing faculty workload and extending training.