Virtual reality

Virtual Reality Training Programmes

Virtual Reality training can provide a safe and effective way for participants to develop their skills and knowledge, leading to better patient care and outcomes.

At Maudsley Learning, we believe in harnessing the power of immersive technology to revolutionise Mental Health Education. Our Virtual Reality (VR) offerings transport users to dynamic, engaging, and interactive environments where they can explore, learn, and engage with mental health concepts before further enhancing this learning through structured debriefs.

Our VR consists of 360-degree videos that provide a unique window into the world of healthcare. Through immersive storytelling and experiential learning, users are transported into realistic scenarios that foster empathy, understanding, and skill-building.

Why choose VR training?

• Realistic Simulations - Participants experience highly realistic scenarios in a safe, controlled virtual environment, allowing them to build confidence and skills without the risks of real-life situations.
• Cost-Effective - All you need is a VR headset and software. No need for extensive resources or live actors, making it a cost-effective solution for ongoing training.
• Repeatable Scenarios - Staff can repeat VR scenarios as many times as needed to practice and perfect their techniques in various situations, enhancing their learning retention.
• Accelerated Learning - VR training helps accelerate the learning process, allowing participants to practice procedures and techniques more efficiently than with traditional methods.
• Enhanced Patient Safety - Staff can develop and refine their skills without endangering patients or colleagues, leading to improved safety and care outcomes in real-world settings.

What we can offer

VR Consultancy, VR Development (Pre-production, scenario filming, scenario editing, content management), VR Train-the-trainer

Preproduction: Scripting, Sourcing Actors, input from Clinical Experts,Research into area of interest to ensure content reflects c urrent environmentsand markets.
Production: Filming through our range of 360 cameras, Sound recording through our 360 ambisonic recording mics, stage design.
Post Production: Editing including graphic design and sound design.
Content Management: We currently use our Partner Virti, an immersive learning platform for healthcare simulation and training, to store and view scenarios and can support you in linking this with your team and learners. Virti also allows you to gain access to research data direct from users watching scenarios.

Our existing VR programmes include:

• De-escalation
• Paramedic
• Psychiatrist Supervisor

VR train-the-trainer

Maudsley Learning VR Champion Training Programme is designed to train your own faculty to enable them to facilitate the delivery of VR education. VR Champions are skilled facilitators of VR training who provide on-the-ground technological support for learners using VR equipment and lead the delivery of a post-scenario debrief with learners. This approach will help build capacity and sustainability by empowering your trainers with the tools and expertise to continually deliver VR training within your organisation. It will help to ensure all participants have a high-quality and supportive learning experience.

VR development

Filmed in 360 video our expert media team support you to create bespoke training videos suitable for your needs. With access to input from Subject Matter Experts, Experts by Experience and a library of pre-existing scenarios, we work with you to through all aspects of production from scripting and development to filming and editing. We have it covered

VR consultancy

We offer a bespoke consultancy package to support the development of Virtual Reality training that meets your specific training requirements. We assist in designing a 360-VR programme with the learning outcomes mapped as appropriate to relevant curricula and assist in bringing the script to the screen.

Research and development

Maudsley Learning also offer support with educational research aspects of providing this training and can help support you to create pre and post course evaluations and in turn learner evaluations which can help influence future development of the training and ensure it continues to meet your learners needs.

We can also provide research design, data analysis support, Conference and research publication on the project. We also offer research and evaluation coaching tailored to education interventions complimentary to the immersive learning framework developed by Maudsley Learning for Health Education England.

To book a VR consultation with our team, or if you have any questions about our VR training offer, please contact loise.schlauder@slam.nhs.uk.