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IV Medication Administration Virtual Reality Training

NorQuest College

Industry: Post Secondary Education, Healthcare
Region: Edmonton, Alberta
Live Since: 2019

Tools

  • Instructional design
  • Video, 3D animation, and graphics
  • Virtual Reality
  • Interactive activities
  • Knowledge checks
  • Final assessment

Introduction

NorQuest College sought an innovative solution to train nursing students in IV medication administration—a complex and high-risk procedure. The goal was to create an interactive experience that would allow students to practice the procedural steps in preparing and administering IV medications safely and effectively.​

Challenges

IV medication administration involves multiple components: understanding doctor’s orders, handling various medical apparatus, and executing precise manual tasks. Traditional training methods lacked the immersive experience needed to build confidence and competence among students.

Nova In-line Operator Training Module
Nova 3D Animation

The Solution

Collaborating closely with NorQuest instructors, Dynacor developed a highly detailed virtual reality (VR) training module. Key features include:​

  • Interactive VR scenarios simulating real-life IV medication administration​

  • Comprehensive tracking of student performance with immediate feedback​

  • Integration of gaming elements to enhance engagement and motivation​

This immersive approach enables students to repeatedly practice the procedure, receive constructive feedback, and achieve mastery before performing on actual patients.

Nova 3D Animation
Nova In-line Operator Training Module

The Response

Collaborating closely with NorQuest instructors, Dynacor developed a highly detailed virtual reality (VR) training module. Key features include:​

  • Interactive VR scenarios simulating real-life IV medication administration​

  • Comprehensive tracking of student performance with immediate feedback​

  • Integration of gaming elements to enhance engagement and motivation​

This immersive approach enables students to repeatedly practice the procedure, receive constructive feedback, and achieve mastery before performing on actual patients.

“We worked with Dynacor to inform them of what we needed and they delivered…We wanted something that is engaging in a way familiar to today’s technology-driven students. With this, we are able to bring the motivation from the world of gaming into learning. Already, students are coming back to ‘play’ the VR scenario over and over again until they master the game/skill.”

Dustin Chan

NorQuest Instructor

“I like how it is different from the lab environment, and the ways it makes me think about what I have to do next.”

Brandi Caskenette

NorQuest Nursing Student

“It feels like you are actually there with a real patient.”

Jayme Stadnyk

Norquest Nursing Student

The Result

The final result is an immersive virtual experience where students can perform step-by-step procedures. Feedback provided at the end of the scenario allows them to repeat the scenario and perfect their skills before interacting with a real patient.

The use of this technology is proving to be an incredible tool in building both muscle memory and assisting learners to develop confidence.

The “IV Medication Administration” virtual reality experience earned a Bronze International Telly Award for Immersive & Mixed Reality (Instructional & Training).

We’ve also received an EPIC MegaGrant for our creative use of the Unreal Engine to create a safe learning environment for nursing students.

Telly Awards

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