Virtual reality (VR) is revolutionizing technician training in healthcare technology management, offering immersive, hands-on practice in classrooms and real-world settings.
NVRT Labs, a key player in VR training, provides a platform with a library of modules replicating hands-on medical equipment procedures.
Healthcare organizations like Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare and Dayton VA Medical Center use VR for onboarding, training, and compliance needs.
TRIMEDX notes an improvement in technician preparedness and patient safety through VR training.
University of Miami Health System uses VR to onboard and upskill technicians, enhancing compliance and staff readiness.
Colleges, such as MiraCosta College and Texas State Technical College, integrate VR to train future HTM professionals effectively.
VR training has demonstrated its effectiveness through experiences like improving surgical performance in medical studies at UCLA and Yale.
Future plans for VR training include CEUs, exploring augmented reality (AR) for on-the-job scenarios, and transitioning to a more flexible app-based platform.
VR is no longer just a concept but a practical tool shaping how HTM professionals learn, train, and excel in their roles.
The use of VR in training and education is seen as a valuable innovation, providing new learning pathways and enhancing professional development in healthcare technology.