COURSE OVERVIEW
Promote patient safety with healthcare PPE training
VR PPE training for healthcare workers is an immersive virtual reality experience to practice three key hygiene procedures: hand hygiene, donning, and doffing personal protective equipment (PPE). VR personal protective equipment training has been shown to reduce mistakes in hospitals by 38% when removing PPE, which lowers the risk of contracting or spreading COVID-19 or other viruses and bacteria. This training has been developed by SmartTek according to CDC and WHO guidelines and includes information from these sources.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Participants will learn how to master:
- 14-Step Precision Hand Hygiene: Execute a microscopic-level hand scrub utilizing advanced motion-capture technology to verify complete frictional coverage over a full 1-minute cycle.
- Flawless Donning Synchronization: Master the exact entry sequence for essential protective layers to eliminate exposed vulnerabilities before entering patient care zones.
- High-Risk Doffing Minimization: Learn to systematically strip down contaminated gear using specific tactile angles that prevent pathogens from contacting skin, clothing, or mucous membranes.
- Safe Biohazard Disposal: Enforce immediate segregation and disposal rules for single-use and reusable protective elements within regulated clinical waste streams
WHO SHOULD JOIN?
This course is ideal for
- Nurses and nursing assistants
- Physicians and healthcare practitioners
- Hospital and clinic staff
- Infection prevention and control teams
- Emergency medical personnel
- Laboratory technicians
- Home healthcare professionals
- Healthcare support workers
- Medical students and trainees
- Any professional required to use PPE in healthcare settings
COURSE METHODOLOGY
This course combines immersive virtual reality technology with evidence-based infection prevention training to provide a practical and engaging learning experience.
Training methodology includes
- Interactive VR hand hygiene simulations
- PPE donning and doffing exercises
- Motion-tracking performance assessments
- CDC and WHO guideline-based instruction
- Real-time feedback and correction
- Infection prevention awareness activities
- Scenario-based healthcare safety training
- Competency-based evaluation and certification
COURSE DURATION
5days
COURSE CERTIFICATES
Healthcare professionals who navigate the entire simulation with zero sequencing errors, complete the 14-step hand wash flawlessly, and avoid self-contamination thresholds will be awarded an official Certificate of Healthcare PPE and Clinical Infection Control Competency, fulfilling hospital training compliance requirements.
FAQS
What is the PPE Training Simulator?
The PPE Training Simulator is a virtual reality-based healthcare training program that teaches proper hand hygiene, PPE donning, and PPE doffing procedures using immersive simulations.
Who developed the training content?
The training is based on guidance and recommendations from the CDC and WHO and incorporates healthcare infection prevention best practices.
What PPE items are covered in the course?
Participants learn to use isolation gowns, gloves, N95 respirators, face shields, and other essential healthcare protective equipment.
Why is PPE doffing important?
Improper PPE removal is one of the leading causes of contamination. The course teaches safe removal techniques to reduce infection risks for healthcare workers and patients.
Does the course include hand hygiene training?
Yes, participants complete a detailed hand hygiene module that follows recommended hand washing procedures and best practices.
How does VR improve PPE training?
VR provides realistic practice opportunities, immediate feedback, and hands-on learning without exposing participants to actual biological hazards.
Who should attend this course?
The course is suitable for healthcare professionals, hospital staff, laboratory personnel, home healthcare workers, emergency responders, and anyone required to use PPE.
Will participants receive a certificate after completion?
Yes, participants who successfully complete the course will receive a Certificate of Completion recognizing their competency in healthcare PPE procedures and infection prevention practices.
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