BRICKFIELD HOSPITAL

BRICKFIELD HOSPITAL. Technology based training.

Introduction. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many healthcare facilities have suffered in terms of resources Only 5000 life-saving ventilators were available in the country These devices were needed throughout the pandemic as the virus severely affected the respiratory system.

Challenges. The challenge for these devices were: - would it reach patients - halting use when in need of a service - lack of technicians to service the devices - different types of ventilators to be serviced - lack of training facilities for technicians - cost of training.

What is technology based training?. The COVID-19 pandemic had many restrictions, which included social distancing. Meaning no group training or close interaction could take place. The world quickly switched to online interaction. Technology Based Training is: The use of technology to deliver training e.g Smartphones, tablets, computers Online training courses conducted The use of the intranet and world wide web E-learning.

Technology Based Methods. E-Learning Wikis Blogs Webcasts Distance Learning Microblogs Machine Learning Podcasts Social Media hat Rooms & Discussion Boards Augmented Reality Mobile Learning Shared Workspaces MOOCs Artificial Intelligence Blended Learning RSS Feeds Adaptive Training.

Technology based method best suited for the trainees.

Technology based method best suited for the trainees.

Summary. B rickfield hospital can use technology based training to effectively train their technicians. online learning can save on costs in terms of labour and cost of training. Online learning can also reduce the time spent on training as they can access and complete training material in a shorter time frame. Online training is easily accessible. During the pandemic, online learning is the safest option to avoid technicians contracting the virus..