Extended Realities in Healthcare Certificate – CTERHG
School of Nursing
Athens Campus (Main Office)
Grover Center E365
Ohio University
Athens, Ohio 45701
740-593-4494
800-560-0144 (toll free)
graduatenursing@ohio.edu
Delivery Mode: Online
Terms of Entry: Spring, Summer
Terms of Entry Requiring Program Permission: None
Enrollment Eligibility: Current degree-seeking students, Non-degree status
Certificate Overview
The 9-credit hour Extended Reality (XR) in Healthcare Certificate prepares healthcare educators and professionals to design, evaluate, and implement immersive learning experiences using virtual, augmented, and mixed reality technologies. Developed through a unique partnership between the School of Nursing and the J. Warren McClure School of Emerging Communication Technologies, the certificate combines advanced instructional design with cutting-edge XR development, giving students access to multidisciplinary expertise and state-of-the-art simulation and immersive learning resources.
Through coursework in instructional technology, healthcare informatics, immersive learning design, and a hands-on XR project, students gain practical skills grounded in ethical, accessible, and evidence-based XR integration. Designed for working professionals, the fully online certificate leverages existing XR infrastructure and faculty expertise across both schools, preparing graduates to lead innovation in simulation, immersive learning, and technology-enhanced healthcare education.
Certificate Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- integrate simulation, immersive technologies, and digital learning innovations to enhance learner engagement, assessment, and practice readiness.
- translate evidence-based teaching and learning theories to design, implement, and evaluate inclusive and competency-based nursing education in academic and practice settings.
- apply evidence-based practice, translational science, and scholarly inquiry to develop and evaluate innovative educational strategies that improve teaching effectiveness and learner outcomes.
Opportunities upon Completion
Further Information
Link to Program: https://www.ohio.edu/chsp/nursing/graduate/certificates
Admission Requirements
International Students
This certificate program does not permit full-time enrollment in residence at Ohio University, and an I-20 cannot be issued based on admission to this program.
