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 ..read more

Training in virtual reality should be accessible, comfortable, and most importantly safe for everyone involved, including those who wear glasses.  If you have a vision impairment such as near-sightedness, the images you see in a VR headset might appear blurry or distorted without any corrective lenses. If you do not wear your glasses while using the VR headset, it may result in eye strain, headaches, and discomfort.  ..read more

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 of Director of Peri-Operative Services Sarah Green, they've embarked on a groundbreaking journey into the realm of Virtual Reality Simulation training, reshaping the landscape of surgical education. As Alvin shared invalua ..read more

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 optimal. From that epic rollercoaster ride that was poorly edited, to crawling on a plank thousands of feet above the ground, we can all understand why some people express hesitancy when entering VR.  ..read more

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 ..read more

  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 ..read more

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 ..read more

Simulation-based training has enhanced the training capacity of scrub and circulating nurses at Boston Children's Hospital's Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) while reducing the workload for clinical educators. To address the limitations of physical simulations for scrub nurse training, the hospital turned to PeriopSim, a virtual alternative. The solution review began with Roderick McArdle, a Clinical Coordinator at Boston Children's Hospital, Waltham Campus Operating Room, who was involved in the decision-making around using PeriopSim. According to Rod, the main challenge they faced was th ..read more

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