Skip to content
EN

How schools and universities use VR

VR in schools and universities: first aid and fire safety that students practice, not just hear about.

Get a test headsetSee our apps
  • Hands only
  • 2 × 2 m space
Children practicing CPR on manikins with VR headsets

VR makes safety lessons practical

Virtual reality makes training in first aid, fire safety, technical fields and more accessible and affordable for schools and universities. Here is how it addresses the limits of traditional teaching and keeps students engaged.

For recommended apps, pricing and funding for schools, see VR training for schools and universities.

Traditional training is hard to organize in schools

Without VR

  • Mandatory first aid needs dates and rooms, and students still miss it.
  • Controlled fire drills are risky and expensive.
  • Equipment for hands-on practice in technical fields is costly.
  • Students used to digital experiences are hard to engage.

With EHS VR

  • First aid at any time, at each student’s pace, with CPR manikins.
  • Simulated fires and evacuations instead of live fire drills.
  • Custom apps for hands-on practice in technical fields.
  • Instructors guide students and give feedback in real time.
  • Affordable, scalable subscriptions for schools and universities.

What schools and universities use VR for

  • First aid education

    Students can take first aid training at any time, so nobody misses it because of an absence. Simulations that work with CPR manikins let them learn at their own pace, at any age.

  • Fire safety training

    Rather than relying on controlled fire drills, students experience simulated fire scenarios, practice emergency response techniques, handle fire extinguishers, and evacuate buildings, without the risks and costs of live fire setups.

  • Specialized training for higher education

    Custom VR applications allow students to gain hands-on experience and practice skills specific to their discipline, building practical knowledge and confidence in a risk-free virtual environment.

Apps that solve this problem

  • First aid VR – BLS training for emergency response at home.
    First aid

    BLS at Home

    BLS at Home in VR - check, call, and place in recovery position.

  • First aid VR – treating cut wounds and stopping bleeding.
    First aid

    Cut Wound

    Stop severe bleeding on site in VR - direct pressure and a pressure dressing.

  • VR fire drill – learn proper escape procedures in a house fire.
    Fire safety

    Escape My House

    Escape a burning house in VR - learn fire safety and save a life.

See our apps

How to organize it

VR lets people practice procedures hands-on, in a realistic but safe environment. Here is what you need to run it in your organization.

A boy wearing a VR headset

  • Easy setup

    All you need is VR headsets and a subscription to our apps. Each package gives unlimited access to its training modules. The apps run on Meta Quest headsets; selected apps also run on Pico and HTC.

  • Hands-on learning

    Employees train in realistic scenarios with their own hands, no controllers needed. The apps work offline, except SAMPLE AI, which needs an internet connection for its AI-driven conversation.

  • Indoors or outdoors

    Each participant needs about 2 × 2 m of free space. Several trainees can share one headset by taking turns, while the others follow the session on a shared screen.

  • How many headsets you need

    We recommend one headset per 4–5 participants trained on the same day. If employees rotate over a longer period, 1–2 headsets are enough. Extra batteries and straps are available for longer sessions.

  • Trackable progress

    Follow each employee’s results and progress, and see where people need more practice.

  • Customizable and cost-effective

    VR reduces the need for external trainers, physical setups and complex logistics. Modules can be tailored to your industry and to specific safety and operational needs.

Other use cases

  • An employee undergoing onboarding training using VR technology

    Onboarding

    Onboarding in VR: OHS, first aid and fire safety training at any time, with standardized content and tracked results.

  • A woman taking part in VR training

    Training companies

    VR for training providers: stand out, win high-value clients and offer premium, customizable training.

  • A group of employees in VR headsets at a safety training event, one of them practising CPR on a mannequin

    Safety Day

    Safety Days and HSE events with realistic VR scenarios: first aid, fire safety and evacuation.

How would you like to start?

  • I don’t have a headset

    We send you a headset with all the apps. You test for 5 business days, and we cover shipping both ways.

    Get a test headset

  • I have my own headsets

    Install in a few minutes and test all the apps for 7 days. No card, no commitment.

    Test on my headsets

  • I’d rather talk

    30 minutes online: we show you scenarios for your industry and answer your questions about rollout.

    Book a call