Bertelsmann Education Group | Morrisville, 06/21/2024

Relias Wins Online Learning Innovation Award

Relias, an online healthcare service provider in the Bertelsmann Education Group, has been honored with an Ed Tech Breakthrough Award in the “Online Learning Innovation” category. Relias developed a simulation training program to support the training of professionals in caring for patients with autism.

Relias, a Bertelsmann Education Group company and trusted education and workforce enablement partner to 12,000 healthcare and human services organizations and 4.5 million caregivers, has won the Online Learning Innovation Award at the EdTech Breakthrough Awards. EdTech Breakthrough is a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies and solutions in the global educational technology market. It created its awards program to honor excellence and recognize innovation, hard work, and success in a range of educational technology categories.

Relias had previously won the EdTech Breakthrough Award for LMS Platform of the Year in 2023. This year, the healthcare education simulation “A Day in the Life: An ASD Perspective” won the 2024 Online Learning Innovation Award for its innovative learning content, prevailing against thousands of nominations from over 17 different countries globally.

Simulation training to improve care for autism patients

The Relias approach centers around integrating simulation training into its curriculum. This provides authentic scenarios that enable learners to apply new knowledge in a risk-free environment. Mirroring real-life situations, these simulations are known to improve knowledge retention and cultivate critical thinking skills. The methodology is also financially advantageous, significantly reducing training costs while elevating educational standards.

“We’re dedicated to empowering healthcare professionals with the tools they need to deliver exceptional care and improve patient outcomes,” said Maria Samot, Senior Vice President of Education Product Management at Relias. “Receiving this award is an honor, and it fuels Relias’ pursuit of innovation, encouraging us to continue developing best-in-class content that bolsters learning with immersion, engagement, and lasting impact.”

The award-winning course, “A Day in the Life: An ASD Perspective,” offers users a unique, firsthand glimpse into the daily challenges faced by individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Captured through the lens of a “GoPro” camera, this simulation seamlessly blends immersive first-person perspectives with the accessibility of online training. “By immersing participants in simulated experiences, you can foster empathy and understanding, which can prompt clinicians and direct support professionals to refine their approaches when caring for people with disabilities,” said Steve Johansson, Managing Director, EdTech Breakthrough. “The quickest way to measurably improve the lives of the most vulnerable members of society is for those who care for them to truly understand. Relias is setting a new standard for educational excellence, strengthening the healthcare workforce by pioneering cutting-edge advancements in healthcare education and crafting solutions that address the evolving needs of clinicians and their patients.”