The Hippo Virtual Care Device
A highlight of the “Intro to Patient Care” curriculum, the Hippo device enhances classroom learning by offering students virtual exposure to live doctor–patient interactions.
A patient-care technology revolutionized during the Covid-19 era, the Hippo Virtual Care device is among the newest innovations available to Podiatry students at Barry University. By exposing students to real-world clinical scenarios, this virtual-reality tool is designed to enhance patient care and communication skills. Features and capabilities of the Hippo device include:
- Hands-free voice activation, so students feel fully immersed in a clinical setting
- Access to live doctor–patient interactions that can be streamed directly into the classroom
- Real-time application of classroom learning to clinical scenarios
- Supports the development of professional relationships and community building among students and healthcare professionals
- HIPAA-compliant
