I created a learning tool for our squad that might be of interest. I would be happy to modify it for other units having a need for such a thing.
The purpose of the tool is to help new folks learn where items are located on the ambulance. We have 4 units with three different cabinet layouts. The tool is a game-like software application that allows the learner to compete with him or herself in locating items on the ambulance.
The heart of the program is a screen with line drawings depicting the location of the cabinets inside and outside truck. The program displays the name of an item (such as emesis bags) and the learner must click on the cabinet having the item. If the learner selects the correct location, the program flashes “Correct” and displays another item. If the location is not correct, the program displays “Penalty Number 1,” waits 3 seconds and allows a second try. This continues until the learner either selects the correct location or misses three times. On the third miss, the program tells the learner the answer and the learner must then click the correct location to continue.
After 30 randomly selected items, the program tells the learner the time taken to locate the 30 items and compares that time to previous times.
If you’re interested in pursuing this for your unit, drop me an email with your contact information and I’ll send you a link to the program so you can download it onto your PC (Sorry, it won’t run on a MAC). I’ll also tell you what I would need to customize the program for your organization. (Basically you’ll have to create some line drawings and provide me a text file of the list of items in the format I need for the program.)
The purpose of the tool is to help new folks learn where items are located on the ambulance. We have 4 units with three different cabinet layouts. The tool is a game-like software application that allows the learner to compete with him or herself in locating items on the ambulance.
The heart of the program is a screen with line drawings depicting the location of the cabinets inside and outside truck. The program displays the name of an item (such as emesis bags) and the learner must click on the cabinet having the item. If the learner selects the correct location, the program flashes “Correct” and displays another item. If the location is not correct, the program displays “Penalty Number 1,” waits 3 seconds and allows a second try. This continues until the learner either selects the correct location or misses three times. On the third miss, the program tells the learner the answer and the learner must then click the correct location to continue.
After 30 randomly selected items, the program tells the learner the time taken to locate the 30 items and compares that time to previous times.
If you’re interested in pursuing this for your unit, drop me an email with your contact information and I’ll send you a link to the program so you can download it onto your PC (Sorry, it won’t run on a MAC). I’ll also tell you what I would need to customize the program for your organization. (Basically you’ll have to create some line drawings and provide me a text file of the list of items in the format I need for the program.)
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