Coronavirus education game launches from Level Ex, Johnson & Johnson
Coronavirus education game launches from Level Ex, Johnson & Johnson
By Katherine Davis
May 28, 2020
Summary
Level Ex, the Chicago-based tech company that makes video games for physicians to learn medical skills, has launched new offerings aimed at educating users on Covid-19.
The coronavirus games exist on their own levels within Level Ex's Airway Ex and Pulm Ex mobile games.
Since 2015, Level Ex has been creating a range of video games for doctors to help them learn new techniques and practice with new medical devices.
Level Ex says the Covid-19 levels are based on clinical guidelines, industry recommendations and insights from physicians on the front lines of the pandemic.
"Healthcare providers across specialties are mobilizing to assist with the pandemic, and they may not be totally prepared or have limited critical care experience," said Eric Gantwerker, the vice president and medical director at Level Ex, in a statement.
"Level Ex's new Covid-19 levels grant physicians access to 'need-to-know' information quickly as they are thrust into new roles. Learning inside of a game means that they can actively engage with the material and commit it to memory."
The Covid-19 levels are currently available for free on Google Play, and will soon be available on other platforms, Level Ex said.
Earlier this year, Level Ex moved into a 20,000-square-foot office in the Loop to accommodate up to 125 employees.
Level Ex also appointed Andy Glaister as its first chief technology officer in January.
In total, Level Ex has raised more than $17 million.
Reference
Davis, K. (2020, May 28). Johnson & Johnson grant helps Level Ex educate physicians on Covid-19. Retrieved May 30, 2020, from https://www.americaninno.com/chicago/inno-news-chicago/johnson-johnson-grant-helps-level-ex-educate-physicians-on-covid/