3D digital VET

The proposal aims to foster the use of 3D technology in the medical sector through the introduction of a 3D online library for diagnostic and training materials. In order to take full advantage of the valuable training resources represented by the medical images produced by hospitals, there's need for easy and open access to them andspecific training is needed to maximize the use and the benefits of using these educational resources.The main objectives of our project are:1. To strengthen EU health professionals training and education by developing a powerful Open Educational Resource in the form of an online library (Al3xandria) that collects medicalimages produced by the hospitals.2. To support the initial and continuous professional development of teachers, trainers and mentors through development of a specific training course focused on using Ale3andria andthe 3DMM in health professionals teaching3. To support students, health professionals and other learners to use the digital technologies, like 3D printing and virtual realityVR, in creative, collaborative and efficient ways byproviding them access to both 3DMM and training resources that allows them to gain the required skills and knowledge.Most important results of the project:- a 3D medical library - Al3xandria for the use of VET trainers at bachelor, master`s degree, research and continuous professional development levels;-a Curriculum: 3D medical digital models in health professionals teaching;-a VET training programme: 3D medical digital models in health professionals teaching;-a VET training Methodological guidelines: 3D medical digital models in health professionals teaching for the use of trainers.The project is directed at VET trainers/learners and health professionals. Another beneficiary of this project will be various stakeholders from the health sector, bio engineering, universities,post secondary schools, other training providers who will be offered access to the virtual 3D images library, to learning materials methodologies and piloting report useful for improvement ofhealthcare professions education and healthcare services through use of the project outputs.The project methodology has been inspired by the following theories and approaches:- Self directed learning- Valorization of previous experiences and competences possessed by the partners- Maximization of existing synergies- Inclusion of technology in supporting learningThis project will produce materials for a European training course that will equip healthcare professionals from Europe with insights and practical skills that are needed toimplement new skills and resources in their daily routine practice in order to provide an enhanced provision of care and innovate up to date the healthcare field.The greater impact will be at European/international level*Through the development of a short training course for health professionals that addresses the difficulties of introducing evidence and clinical guidelines into routine daily practice thatare supposed to enhance provision of care. By providing a training curriculum that can facilitate the implementation of 3D medical library, 3D models, 3D printing and relatedtechnologies in routine daily practice in healthcare settings addresses this skill shortage. This will result in:- Service provision for the affected patients will be enhanced in the short & longer term.- Since the training course will be brief, it will be economically viable to implement it on a broad scale across Europe and Internationally.A number of dissemination and exploitation activities, tools and channels will be employed organically, that is, in a way in which their effectiveness is exploited to the greatest possibleextent:1) Project branding at the beginning of the project, INERCIA DIGITAL together with the rest of the partners will develop the project’s distinctive visual identity. This includes the project’slogo and the colour scheme to be used on the various dissemination tools (website, templates etc.)2) Communication templates MS Word and Power Point templates will be developed for internal and external communication. These include a word template for the deliverables andoutputs, a letterhead for external communication, a power point for internal and external project presentations.3) Project Website The project website will be a key dissemination channel, enabling wide dissemination of the results and information about the project. All public outputs resultingfrom the project work will be made available on the website.Project results will be shared by publishing them by the partners and projects websites and on educational portals. With free distribution to educational sites, along with dissemination activities, academics, trainers, students from all over the country, all individuals related to the subject from our regions can find the benefits and use them in their works. Associated partners will support these activities.