The Red Cross has issued a press release outlining the innovative SMART Manikin training program. This new training initiative is designed to enhance the educational experience for professionals engaged in emergency medical services and workplace safety training. The SMART Manikin training program seeks to enhance the precision and effectiveness of lifesaving skills through the use of advanced technology and innovative methods.
Lifework Education has been instrumental in the testing and implementation of this new training method by working in close collaboration with the American Red Cross and Elevate Healthcare. Lifework has been involved in the testing and piloting of the SMART Manikin training solution, with a few select partners, and ensuring it adheres to the highest standards of educational excellence. We are excited by the opportunities that will come the widespread adoption of this training solution, which is now available to learners in diverse environments. We know this new solution will be able to equip so many new learners with the necessary tools and knowledge to respond effectively in critical situations.
Here is an excerpt from the press release:
The American Red Cross and Elevate Healthcare, Inc. released the new, innovative ElevateTM SMART Manikin training solution designed for First Aid/CPR/AED and Basic Life Support (BLS) education and skills assessment.
Tailored for self-directed learning, this educational model maximizes instructor efficiency while ensuring participants learn essential skills with greater technical accuracy, objectivity and consistency. This training solution, incorporating Red Cross best-in-class curriculum, results in one of the most precise assessments of lifesaving skills.
“We have reimagined the learning environment with this training solution to offer expansive reach and greater training flexibility,” said Dom Tolli, senior vice president of Product Management and Platform Development for the Red Cross. “This new self-directed training solution goes beyond the traditional classroom environment with first-to-market features such as AED and severe bleeding skills.”
Read the full press release here: