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Computer training moves to the next level

By September 5th, 2012No Comments

Specific work requires intense training, with only a few knowledgeable people capable of performing intricate or dangerous tasks. These workers are distinguished by their finesse and care for the jobs they do, especially when it comes to more intensive tasks. In order to procure and cultivate these abilities, though, it is difficult to come up with an adequate teaching tool.

Using computer simulation development however will grant individuals the chance to experiment in a safe environment, keeping themselves and others out of harm's way. Cultivating composure under pressure and deftness in the line of duty are all things that can only be improved through experience, but when it comes to careers without the luxury of making mistakes, it is best to find alternate avenues of training.

Playing at professions

Introducing custom training software to the mix may not seem like the best way of handling this training gap to some employers, but considering the level of realism and flexibility of programs, these tools actually serve as the best tools for the job. What's more, since staff are working on a computer interface, there is no risk of causing undue harm and no danger in making a mistake during a procedure.

Unlike standard video games, simulation training replicates a system rather than taking a scenario and turning it into a series of arbitrary actions and responses. The real thing is adequately represented in digital form, creating a facsimile of the same conditions that might occur in a real-world encounter. KQED TV wrote that the best way to approach this concern for businesses is to look at the custom training software and gauge how much like an actual scenario the program represents, and from there determine if it is a good training fit.

Operational success

Due to the nature of their professions and the inability to physically experience the same conditions without risking grave bodily harm, those in the medical field have greatly benefited and strongly prefer simulation training to improve clinicians' responses in crisis situations. Instead of waiting for an emergency to occur and hoping that a doctor or nurse will behave in a desirable fashion, simulations allow facilities to train these professionals how to act in the course of such an event.

"In the old days, (students would) be learning in the hospital or practicing on each other," Kim Garisson of the University of Kingston's clinical simulation center told French Tribune. Now the facility is able to administer world-class training to its incoming students as well as refresh the skills of long-standing doctors in order to promote accurate practices.

The University has been using simulation development to show surgeons how to perform intricate surgeries, stop bleeding and prevent life-threatening situations from occurring. They have also been able to put students into scenarios where danger is unavoidable to help them learn the proper methods of response.

There are a multitude of practical uses for this kind of software, and CSE Software Inc. is well-equipped to help companies in every industry understand the benefits and possibilities available to them. A custom training solution can be a lifesaver to clinicians as well as patients should a traumatic situation arise that doctors aren't used to responding to. They can also be used for chemical spills, violent incidents and a plethora of other training means, so ask CSE Software what solutions can best help your business.

Contact Stacey Burris at sburris@csesoftware.com or 1.309.670.7595 and ask for a simulation demo today!