On January 29th and 30th 2025, Escola Superior de Saúde Santa Maria (ESSSM) took a significant step forward in healthcare education by launching the first of many planned activities to implement ClinicalModelling project content. This innovative event marked an exciting milestone in training nursing students in Basic Life Support (BLS), incorporating advanced technologies such as smart glasses and video self-modelling to enhance the learning experience.
A New Approach to Learning BLS: The two-day event engaged 80 second-year nursing students, providing them with an opportunity to experience an innovative approach to BLS education. The event was designed to ensure that students not only acquire essential life-saving skills but also consolidate their knowledge in a dynamic and engaging way. The activities were structured around five lessons aimed at reinforcing the theoretical and practical components of BLS.
Day 1: Theoretical Foundations
The first day focused on lessons which addressed the theoretical aspects of BLS. Students were introduced to the critical concepts and best practices that form the foundation of BLS training. This theoretical knowledge set the stage for the more hands-on activities that followed.
Day 2: Practical Application with Innovative Technology
On the second day, students were divided into two groups, each engaging in lessons where they applied their knowledge in practical settings. The use of smart glasses and video self-modelling added a high-tech dimension to the training, allowing students to observe their own actions and receive feedback for improvement.
Group A engaged in a three-step process:
- First approach with smart glasses: Students executed the BLS procedure while wearing smart glasses, allowing them to see real-time feedback and guidance.
- Video self-modelling: Students watched videos of their performance, critically analysing their technique to identify areas of improvement.
- Final practice without smart glasses: With knowledge gained from the previous steps, students repeated the procedure, demonstrating their improved skills.
Group B followed a two-step process:
- Repetition with feedback-based improvement: Students repeated the BLS procedure, focusing on incorporating the feedback they had received.
- Initial practice with direct feedback: Students performed the procedure with real-time feedback from instructors.
This event not only marked a significant achievement for ClinicalModelling but also demonstrated the power of technology to enhance traditional teaching methods. The integration of smart glasses and video self-modelling proved to be an effective way to reinforce learning, improve students’ practical skills, and provide valuable feedback for self-assessment.
With 80 students successfully engaged in this innovative educational experience, ESSSM has set the stage for the continued integration of these technologies in nursing education. This initiative is a key part of the ClinicalModelling project’s broader mission to enhance professional development and improve patient care through the use of advanced digital tools in healthcare training.
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