Palm Beach State College Educator Spotlight: Jo Lana Cota
In the dynamic field of Surgical Technology education, Palm Beach State College stands out, largely thanks to educators like Jo Lana Cota. In our recent conversation with Jo Lana Cota, she reveals an insightful journey into how the integration of PeriopSim VR is revolutionizing student engagement and learning.
Improving Your Clarity in VR
Training in virtual reality should be accessible, comfortable, and most importantly safe for everyone involved, including those who wear glasses.
Lake Regional Health System, Missouri USA, Customer Success Story
We had the privilege of conversing with Alvin Lawson, CSFA, Surgical Services Education Coordinator, and Perioperative Educator at Lake Regional Health System. With a remarkable background in surgical technology dating back to 1991 and certification as a Surgical First Assistant in 2002, Alvin is at the forefront of surgical education. Supported by the unwavering dedication […]
Overcoming Motion Sickness in VR
Let’s talk about motion sickness: it can sometimes be a problem for a small percentage of people when they put on a headset and enter a VR experience. It can also be a debatable situation as we’ll discuss further down. Unfortunately, a lot of people have had past experiences in VR that weren’t the most […]
Educator Spotlight – Texas State Technical College
In this exclusive interview, we dive into the experiences and insights of Yolanda Ramirez and Marissa Gonzales, educators at Texas State Technical College. They share their journey with PeriopSim and PeriopSim VR, discussing how these innovative tools have transformed their teaching and enhanced their students’ learning experiences.
PeriopSim – OR Curriculum Integration: Insights from Jackie Phaneuf
We had the opportunity to speak with Jackie Phaneuf, MSN-Ed, RN, CNOR, OR Clinical Educator, to delve into the successful integration of PeriopSim into OR curricula at her facility in Washington DC, USA. Jackie shared her valuable insights into how she effectively incorporated PeriopSim.
Educator Spotlight – Interview with Jay Chambers
In the world of surgical technology education, simulation has become a popular tool for preparing students for the operating room environment. However, with the onset of COVID-19, simulation has become even more important as traditional hands-on training has been limited. That’s where PeriopSim comes in.
Enhancing Periop Training with PeriopSim at Boston Children’s Hospital
Boston Children’s Hospital’s Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) wanted to expand its capacity to train new surgical scrub personnel through simulation. After reviewing the adult modules in PeriopSim, they saw the value of the approach—scrub trainees could memorize instruments and learn procedures without burdening instructors, OR space, or equipment.
VR Accessories to Consider
If you’re just entering the VR space you’ll quickly realize that you’re going to want accessories to improve and compliment the experience for your learners. Are these necessary? No. Can they be game-changers? For many, yes. I’ve created a list of accessories that will help with the overall experience when it comes to using VR. […]
HTC VIVE Focus 3 – Screen Casting
One of the most frequently asked questions we receive is “How do we cast what the VR user is seeing to an external monitor?”. When casting from your headset, the VR user can share what they see in VR wirelessly, making it a more inclusive experience for all involved. The VR view will appear on […]
