Upcoming Trainings
We offer Virtual Reality Trainings and CEU Workshops for Recreational Therapists
Virtual Reality (VR) is an emerging technology that is quickly making its way into health care programs. Commercial VR systems like the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift have made owning a personal console possible both for clients and therapists. Research has shown that using virtual reality in health care can improve functional outcomes for diverse clients, yet CTRSs have found time and training to be a barrier to use in their facilities. VR Training workshops provide valuable information about VR use and treatment implementation for RT professionals.
We are not currently offering trainings at this time. If you would like to host a virtual reality training on site or have questions, please contact
Rhonda Nelson at rhonda.nelson@hsc.utah.edu for more information.
Virtual Reality (VR) is an emerging technology that is quickly making its way into health care programs. Commercial VR systems like the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift have made owning a personal console possible both for clients and therapists. Research has shown that using virtual reality in health care can improve functional outcomes for diverse clients, yet CTRSs have found time and training to be a barrier to use in their facilities. VR Training workshops provide valuable information about VR use and treatment implementation for RT professionals.
We are not currently offering trainings at this time. If you would like to host a virtual reality training on site or have questions, please contact
Rhonda Nelson at rhonda.nelson@hsc.utah.edu for more information.
Previous Trainings
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ATRA Preconference Workshop
Topics: This session was designed for participants interested in gaining hands-on experience with commercial virtual reality (VR) equipment and games/applications with relevance for use in recreational therapy (RT) practice. Following a general overview of VR equipment, games/applications, and current evidence supporting VR use in healthcare, participants rotated through a series of experiential learning stations. At these stations, participants first practiced setting up VR equipment and discussing possible adaptations for different service settings. Next, participants role played a variety of RT treatment sessions using nine different VR games/applications with relevance for diverse populations and practice settings. This intensive experiential learning considered issues for both therapists and clients assisted participants in developing professional confidence and competence in implementing VR interventions. It also fostered an understanding of how VR could be implemented in their own RT practice. The session concluded with a group discussion about clinical implications in diverse settings in order to obtain a broader understanding of possible uses for VR in the RT profession. Space was limited to 16 participants to maximize experiential learning opportunities. Date: Saturday, September 14, 2019 from 9am-5pm CEUs: 6 Location: ATRA Annual Conference • Reno, NV Virtual Reality in Recreational Therapy: Utah State Hospital Training
Topics: This private training was designed for Recreational Therapist practitioners working in mental and behavioral health. The hospital provided space to set up four VR stations for 15 participants to learn about and get experience setting up and implementing 6 different VR games. Games/applications included were Jam Studio VR, Space Pirate Trainer, Google Earth VR, Google Tiltbrush, Beat Saber, and Guided Meditation. Practitioners were able to set up, implement, and practice using VR in an inpatient psychiatric hospital. Date: Friday, July 11, 2019 from 9am-5pm CEUs: 6 Location: Utah State Hospital • Provo, Utah Virtual Reality in Recreational Therapy: CEU Workshop at the University of Utah
Topics: This CEU workshop covered background information about VR, set-up and installation procedures for the HTC Vive VR commercial gaming system, an introduction to multiple VR games and applications with relevance to recreational therapy practice, an overview of therapy resources, and extensive hands on practice and role play of RT sessions using VR equipment. Registration was limited to 16 people and closed August 2, 2019. Date: Friday, August 16, 2019 from 9am-5pm CEUs: 6 Location: J. Willard Marriott Library • Salt Lake City, UT VR in RT Practice: Assessing Knowledge and Evaluating Usability
Topics: Participants received a general overview of VR. Differences between VR and other active gaming systems were explained. Different commercial VR sets available on the market, prices, computer needs, game accessibility, space requirements and an overview of VR in rehabilitation and health care was provided. Two breakout sessions provided hands on experience with Jam Studio VR and Google Earth VR. Date: Friday, August 17, 2018 from 9am-5pm CEUs: 6 Location: J. Willard Marriott Library • Salt Lake City, UT 84112 |
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