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Michael Manuccia , CEO of FuturU
them on their learning journey and answer any questions related to their training . For example , if you were stuck on how to care for a client with autism , the chatbot would share relevant training information relating to caring for someone with autism and walk you through best practices . Crucially , this is all based on a fixed set of data , to ensure the information is validated .
Next-generation assessments in training Another area I ’ m particularly excited about is technology ’ s potential to assess people ’ s skills more quickly and accurately than ever before . This is particularly important given that 20 % of nurses and care workers think current assessment methods are ineffective . Among those surveyed , the most common forms of assessments were competency checks / observations on the job ( 48 %) and professional discussions ( 45 %). Online multiple-choice questions also continue to be a popular assessment method , with 40 % saying they are commonly used . However , these are often not the best ways to assess whether someone has effectively gained the skills and knowledge to perform their job well .
One example of how we ’ re tackling this at FuturU is through our motion capture tool , which uses AI to help train people on safe moving and handling techniques . Using a camera , AI is able to map a skeleton and measure how far someone ’ s bending down . This can be a very reliable tool for assessing someone ’ s physical movement , and in many cases is much more objective than human observation . AI can look at how people do tasks and establish quickly if they ’ re doing them right and how to improve , saving time and money .
The great news is that a lot of this technology is available today or will be on the market very soon . This shift towards more practical , technology-driven training and assessments could be the key to ensuring healthcare professionals feel empowered on their learning and development journey . At the same time , radically improve their enjoyment of their role and the quality of care they deliver . �
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