Video Recording Counseling Training Software Systems

In this week’s discussion we are focusing on video recording counseling training software systems. As technology advances, more and more counselor education programs use clinical labs to video record practicum or internship supervision sessions, as well as to offer to students and supervisors the ability to practice and advance their counseling techniques and skills.

Below I am offering a list of video recording software systems, currently available in the market:

1)  Intelligent Video Solutions. A few of the features that the company offers, are the following: a) Extremely user-friendly video system for video recording applications, employing state of the art technology to provide a solution for clinical and classroom skills assessment and improvement; b) A user-friendly software that allows clinics and department an easy way to record and view live psychoactive therapy sessions for use as session training aid or skills assessment tool; c) It allows the user to let different groups of people, such as instructors, use the same infrastructure. Thus, this feature permits counseling clinics to utilize a single platform, lowering costs and simplify overall system management; d) It allows the user to easily manage and protect all video content, by providing all necessary encryption, user rights management, and authentication necessary to make all video content fully secure. For more information, you can visit the Intelligent Video Solutions webpage at: http://ipivs.com/solutions/education-training/

2) CVi.  CVi is a clinical observation recording system tool. Main goal of the company is to help students to improve via the video recording system their clinical counseling skills, and for faculty and supervisors the ability to monitor and assists the counseling students efficiently. CVi offers the following features: a) Audio/Video Software (VALT) and Recording server from Intelligent Video Solutions (IVS); b) Fixed and Pan-Tilt-Zoom IP Dome Cameras from Axis Communications; c) Microphones and Audio components from Louroe Electronics, RDL and Shure; d) Instructor/Student Talk-back system using Williams Sound products; e) DVD Disc publishing System from Primera Technology; f) Proprietary Record/Stop and Audio/Video Black-out Components; and g) Client “legacy” equipment (where possible). For more information you can visit the CVi webpage at: www.cvisecurity.com 

3) Integrated Media Systems.  Integrated Media Systems offers video observation capabilities for clinical observation and active learning applications. A few of the features that the company offers is video makers, HD camera support, talkback capability, multi viewer, pan/tilt/zoom control system, and cross browser compatibility. Among other, it offers data encryption, annotation, audio (high definition), wired and wireless microphones, and many other features. For more information, you can visit the Intelligent Video Solutions webpage at: http://www.imsav.com/

4) Noldus.  Noldus company offers audio and video recording clinical system installment, perfect for education and training purposes. Among various features such as encryption, high quality video and audio recordings, it also provides the authorized user/admin the option to watch video recordings from any location with integrated secure network. Lastly it provides a push-to-talk button, providing the ability to educators and supervisors to communicate with the supervisee in a recording room.  For more information, you can visit the Intelligent Video Solutions webpage at: http://www.noldus.com/

5) Milestone Systems.  Milestone Systems video management solution, provides a reliable video and audio recording platform for clinical training purposes. Provides to its users’ safety, 24/7 access to video recordings from any location and many other features. For more information, you can visit the Intelligent Video Solutions webpage at: https://www.milestonesys.com/

You have questions or comments? Contact me at: sacessocialmedia@gmail.com

With love,

Panagiotis Markopoulos
SACES social media co-chair
SACES technology Interest Network chair
Doctoral Candidate
The University of New Orleans
Counselor Education program
Personal e-mail: pmarkopo@uno.edu