OADN Virtual Simulation Reviews
First2Act
Summary
Feature | Comments |
Cost | Free available (limited access), but small fee for individuals; institutional rate available. Multiple levels: Free, Student, Nursing, Institutional. |
Target learner | Designed for ’first responders’ in any clinical setting, including students and professionals, to practice medical emergency scenarios. |
Format | Screen-based video with live actors with click responses for interventions from drop down menus. |
Implementation | Requires little instruction to navigate. Although product design is for asynchronous, can bring in a synchronous use by using this platform as a learner with a group of learners. |
Noteworthy | Scenarios use Australian terminology, abbreviations, and laboratory values. Site notes incorporation of international evidence-based practice All materials used in the face-to-face program are available free and include knowledge tests, scenario templates, OSCE assessment templates, situation awareness measures, confidence and competence ratings. Also has a product designed for asthma young adults – “interactive You Tube clip where users are able to make decisions about medication delivery and who to call for help” (https://first2act.wpengine.com/first2act-patient/). |
Website | |
Date of Review | March 26, 2024* *Original review August 9, 2022 |
There's more to see -- the rest of this topic is available only to subscribers.
