Virtual Reality Simulation Training for Ebola Deployment

Disaster Med Public Health Prep. 2015 Oct;9(5):543-6. doi: 10.1017/dmp.2015.36. Epub 2015 Mar 18.

Abstract

Both virtual and hybrid simulation training offer a realistic and effective educational framework and opportunity to provide virtual exposure to operational public health skills that are essential for infection control and Ebola treatment management. This training is designed to increase staff safety and create a safe and realistic environment where trainees can gain essential basic and advanced skills.

Keywords: Ebola; education and training; professionalization; simulation.

MeSH terms

  • Clinical Competence / standards
  • Computer Simulation / statistics & numerical data
  • Disease Outbreaks*
  • Hemorrhagic Fever, Ebola / prevention & control*
  • Hemorrhagic Fever, Ebola / therapy
  • Humans
  • Patient Simulation*
  • Teaching / methods*