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VRSim News Archive
October 28, 2024
SimSpray in Action: Elevating Automotive Collision Repair Training through VR
SimSpray in Action: Elevating Automotive Collision Repair Training through VR The future of automotive collision repair training is here, and it’s happening with the help of SimSpray. Recently, Tom P. Haney Technical College showcased their students participating in an Automotive Collision Technology Technician Virtual Reality Competition. The school, which shared…
September 13, 2024
VRSim Awards First $1,000 Honorarium To East Hartford High School Graduate
VRSim Awards First $1,000 Honorarium To East Hartford High School Graduate Student plans to pursue career in skilled trades—VRSim offering honorarium to East Hartford High School students over the next 10 years EAST HARTFORD—VRSim has awarded a $1,000 honorarium to a recently graduated East Hartford High School student who is…
September 9, 2024
Matthew Wallace Q & A: The need for more skilled labor in Connecticut
VRSim CEO and President Matthew Wallace was recently featured in a Q&A with the Hartford Courant discussing the need for more skilled labor in Connecticut
July 3, 2024
Vernon Expands Training for EMS Operations Center
The town of Vernon has received a $25,000 grant from the state division of Homeland Security to upgrade its Emergency Operations Center (EOC). This funding will significantly enhance Vernon’s emergency response capabilities, including expanding its training technologies with acquisitions like VRSim’s VRNA EMS.
June 20, 2024
Science-Based Transformations for Nurse Assistant Training: How VR is Setting New Standards
Recent research, from the journal Ergonomics, compares traditional nurse assistant training with a VR hybrid model to unveil compelling benefits. The study provides authoritative evidence that a hybrid education model employing VR not only accelerates learning but also enhances practical skills and knowledge retention. This evidence supports the shift towards incorporating VR technology in training programs.
May 20, 2024
CT EMS Forum and Tech Demonstration Recap
VRSim, in partnership with the University of Saint Joseph, hosted the CT EMS Forum and Tech Demonstration this past February. The forum brought a spotlight to the importance of our essential workers, highlighting the unique career pathways that begin in and intersect with EMS, as well as the emergency medical care aspect that supports and protects everyone.
April 29, 2024
VRNA EMS “Game-Changing” for Medical Responders
VRNA EMS “Game-Changing” for Medical Responders Last week the Town of Vernon became the first community in Connecticut to launch VRNA EMS: VRSim’s cutting edge virtual reality training system for EMTs, police officers, firefighters and other medical first responders. “For our first responders and trainees, VRSim’s game-changing system will allow…