Virtual College shortlisted for several e-learning awards
Virtual College is very proud to announce having been shortlisted for a number of e-learning awards including Best e-Learning Project - non-profit category - for the 2012 e-learning awards organised by e-Learning Age.
There have been a large number of incidents of medication errors in connection with the administration of insulin to diabetes sufferers in England, resulting in at least four deaths. NHS Diabetes worked with Virtual College to launch a free training course which has seen over 87,000 course registrations of healthcare professionals, and a consequent reduction in medication errors.
In June 2010 the NPSA issued an alert requiring training to be put in place for all healthcare staff who prescribe, handle or administer insulin in England and Wales.
To meet this need to deliver accurate, measurable training quickly and on a large scale NHS Diabetes contacted e-learning provider Virtual College. The principle was to produce an e-learning course on the Safe Use of Insulin that would take around 45 to 60 minutes to complete. The module focuses on four key principles of insulin use: the right type of insulin; the right dose; the right time; and the right way.
According to a report produced by NHS Diabetes evaluating the perceived impact of the Safe Use of Insulin e-learning module in March 2012 the module was well received by healthcare professionals. Not only is there evidence that the module has led to changes in individual working practices, but also to changes in department or trust policies and/or procedures at NHS trusts across England.
In separate awards, Virtual College has also been shortlisted for awards in two categories at the Insider Yorkshire Growth 100 Awards 2012. The categories are the Rising Star Award and the Innovation Award. The company has also been placed 28th in the Insider Growth Top 100 Yorkshire Companies, a position of which they are justifiably proud. To be included on this list, companies need to have consistent growth over five years.