‘Metaversal University’ could solve global staffing crisis
Summary
With global staffing shortages predicted to hit 10 million by 2030, FuturU is on a mission to create ‘free at the point of access’ training for health and care professionals. Michael Manuccia, CEO of FuturU told the Newcross Voice of Care Podcast about FuturU’s vision for a training system that brings training costs down but brings quality up by utilising new technologies, virtual reality, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence. During the interview Michael tells listeners the story of a woman who wanted to become a paramedic but couldn’t afford the training costs. They just have realities and bills to pay.” Outlining his vision for FuturU, Michael tells podcast listeners: “The biggest thing that Im really excited about and that Ive heard from a lot of nurses and carers is the best learning that you get is training on the job. Being able to then democratise and flatten the ability for people around the world to access those subject matter experts, those people that really and truly understand how to deliver fantastic care in a Metaversal university, if you will, thats what Im excited about, where I think, this is going to go.” The initial launch of FuturU which includes free training courses on basic life support and airway management has proved that there is demand for this type of content: “Weve only been out of beta for a few weeks, and Ive already had about a 30% growth in our number of users.