Medu.game
platform overview · for educators & l&d in healthcare

The learning platform
that closes the gap between
theory and practice.

Practise clinical scenarios in a realistic 3D environment, in the browser or as an app, as often as needed. Healthcare professionals train on their own and walk into practice prepared, so every scarce training hour goes further.

anywhere
browser, phone & tablet
4
clinical modules · ready to play
2000+
professionals trained
Medu.game physician reasoning through a case
game-based learning

Play the role of the physician

01 · what it is

Game-based learning, built for healthcare.

Game-based learning puts the mechanics of games to work to practise knowledge, competencies and skills. Not because it has to be fun, but because you remember what you do.

  • 1You play a realistic case with characters and a storyline, no classroom, real context.
  • 2You make decisions, complete tasks and immediately apply what you learn in a safe simulation.
  • 3After every step you get direct feedback on your actions, so knowledge sticks in practice.
02 · the learning path

The bridge between theory and practice.

From hands-on experience and from research, we know where our modules work best: between theory and practice. Theory is cheap, but passive; hands-on practice hours are essential, but scarce and costly. Those who first play the online simulation safely arrive more competent in practice. That way you make better use of those scarce practice hours, and the theory sticks better.

Theory

Book or e-learning, the knowledge base. Cheap and scalable, but passive and quickly forgotten.

Medu.game

Virtual simulation

Apply the theory safely in realistic scenarios. Anywhere, as often as needed, at no extra cost per run, and you experience exactly what will be expected of you in practice.

The hands-on day

Essential, but scarce and costly. Healthcare professionals arrive prepared: more time for depth, less for the basics.

03 · why it works

Learning by doing sticks.

Books and e-learning lay an essential foundation, but it stays dry material. What you actively do sticks better: game-based learning boosts engagement, retention and real-world transfer, exactly where mandatory training tends to stall.

More engagement

Interactive cases grab attention and hold it. People come back to practise on their own, and repetition is exactly what builds competence.

Better knowledge retention

You remember what you do, not what you passively read through. In the simulation you apply knowledge straight away, turning theory into skill that sticks.

Immediately relevant

Every case is built together with subject-matter experts and validated against the guidelines. What you practise here, you do on the job tomorrow.

04 · the platform in action

Runs wherever you learn.

In the browser on a computer or laptop, and as an app on phone and tablet, the same clinical scenarios on every device, with progress that travels with you. Play it directly, or embed it in your own learning environment via an LTI integration.

Medu.game on laptop, tablet and phone, the same clinical scenarios on every device
04b · the platform

One stable platform. We build it, you use it.

Build content quickly yourself on a proven platform with ready-made building blocks, or let us create the scenarios and simulations, together with your experts.

Available everywhere

Play in the browser on a computer or laptop, where most people play, and as an app on phone and tablet. Your progress is saved everywhere.

Immersive 3D

Realistic 3D environments and animations make the material memorable, a virtual hospital to practise in safely.

Our learning platform, optional

No LMS of your own? Run the modules in our learning platform, with theory alongside as e-learning. Includes account management, single sign-on, guest access and analytics.

Or in your own LMS

Prefer your existing learning environment? Integrations with Moodle, Canvas, aNewSpring and other well-known LMS platforms for seamless progress reporting.

Content building blocks

Assemble new cases quickly from reusable building blocks, together with subject-matter experts, validated against current guidelines.

the Medu.game content builder, assembling scenarios from reusable building blocks

The visual content builder: scenarios, dialogues and decision points assembled from reusable building blocks, together with your subject-matter experts, validated against current guidelines.

05 · the modules

Real clinical content, ready to play.

This is the real content. Each module is a set of realistic scenarios with their own learning objectives, instant feedback and a score. Click a module for its scenarios and details.

still from the resuscitation & AED module

Practise the protocols around basic life support and AED use in realistic scenarios, from a man collapsing in an office lobby to resuscitating a child. Safe, engaging and with instant feedback.

responsivenessairwaybreathingcompressions · rate & depthaed
3 scenarios±1 hour of contentadults & childrenfor first responders, first aiders & qualified professionals
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still from the ABCDE module

ABCDE

acute care

Assess acutely ill patients systematically using the ABCDE structure, recognise life-threatening situations, prioritise interventions in a busy emergency setting and collaborate under time pressure. Instant feedback on every decision.

airwaybreathingcirculationdisabilityexposure
4 scenarios+ 1 tutorialdebriefing per scenario
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still from the ECG module

ECG

cardiology

From the physical procedure to the clinical conclusion: place the 10 electrodes correctly and read the 12-lead ECG systematically using the 7+2 method, from rhythm and conduction times to diagnosis and next steps.

10 electrodes7+2 methodrhythm & conductiondiagnosis
6 scenarios~15 min eachfrom procedure to conclusion
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still from the ALS module

ALS

advanced

One full code blue scenario (~20 min): the ALS algorithm with rhythm analysis and timely medication, the 4 H's & 4 T's, plus leading the resuscitation team with closed-loop communication.

ALS algorithmrhythm analysis4 h's & 4 t'sdefibrillationclosed-loop communication
1 scenario~20 minadvanced level
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In development: incl. intubation and TIVA (anaesthesia), built with subject-matter experts and validated against current guidelines.

06 · testimonials

Recommended by physicians, educators and professional associations.

"Serious games serve an educational purpose and use simulation and gamification to achieve it. You can safely practice different patient cases, you learn interactively and effectively, and you do not have to go to an on-site training."

tanja beldman
Tanja Beldmananaesthesiologist · Tergooi MC

"In training, tutoring and teaching specific skills, serious gaming can play an important role."

dr. diederik gommers
Dr. Diederik GommersICU physician · Erasmus MC

"Serious games give us the opportunity for knowledge transfer to take place in a fun and interactive manner."

dr. u. strauch
Dr. U. Strauchchair, NVIC

"With simulations, you can practice situations in the icu that are infrequent in daily practice."

dr. n.f. schroten
Dr. N.F. Schroteninternist-intensivist · Gelre Ziekenhuizen

"With this game, students step enthusiastically into the role of physician: they record an ECG on a virtual patient, assess it step by step and train clinical reasoning through play. A game after our own heart!"

dr. navin r. bindraban
Dr. Navin R. Bindrabancardiologist & education coordinator · Amsterdam UMC Heart Centre
worked with nvic nva umcg mumc amsterdam umc gelre ziekenhuizen tergooi mc
07 · why medu

What sets us apart.

There are more game-based learning providers. Medu.game is the healthcare-specific choice: built with the profession, immersive and mobile, and ready to land in your learning environment.

Healthcare-specific

Not a generic skills tool, content and cases for medical practice.

Immersive and mobile

Realistic 3D simulation in an app, learn wherever and whenever it fits.

Co-creation with experts

Scenarios built together with the profession, validated against guidelines.

Integrates with your LMS

Integration with Moodle, Canvas, aNewSpring and other well-known LMS platforms for progress and reporting.

Multilingual & proven

Active in several countries, available in Dutch, English and Brazilian Portuguese, and new languages are easy to add.

08 · frequently asked questions

What educators usually want to know first.

Which devices does Medu.game run on?+
You play Medu.game in the browser on a computer or laptop, where most people play, and as an app on phone and tablet. Your progress is saved everywhere, so you continue where you left off.
How is the content created?+
Cases are assembled from reusable building blocks in the platform, together with subject-matter experts and validated against current guidelines. This makes new content quick to build while quality stays assured.
Does it integrate with our LMS?+
Yes. There are ready-made integrations with Moodle, Canvas, aNewSpring and other well-known LMS platforms for progress reporting, plus single sign-on and user analytics.
Which languages is it available in?+
Dutch, English and Brazilian Portuguese (pt-BR). Medu.game is used in several countries, and new languages are easy to add.
How do we measure results?+
Through user analytics and LMS reporting you see participation, progress and performance, measurable training for HR and the organisation.
What does Medu.game cost?+
You pay per user per year. Depending on which modules you choose, the number of licences and whether you use our learning platform or your own LMS, we put together a custom price. Book a demo and we'll work it out for your situation.
Medu.game healthcare professional inviting you for a demo

Ready to see Medu.game in action?

The fastest way to understand the platform is a short demo, we'll show a real case and think along about your training goals and learning paths.