Marcus JohnsonHealthcare training specialist creating FDA-compliant learning experiences for medical device and pharmaceutical organizations.
@marcus-johnson
Available for workCreating compliant, engaging healthcare training that saves lives and protects your organization.
Hey! I'm Marcus, a freelance instructional designer who helps healthcare and life sciences companies create training that actually works. For the past 5 years, I've been partnering with pharma companies, medical device manufacturers, and healthcare systems to develop: 🏥 Clinical Training - Helping healthcare professionals master new procedures and protocols 💊 Pharmaceutical Sales Training - Equipping reps with product knowledge that converts 📋 Regulatory Compliance - FDA, HIPAA, GxP - making compliance training less painful ♿ Accessible Learning - WCAG 2.1 AA compliant courses that work for everyone I'm a Storyline power user and Rise enthusiast. I love building custom interactions that make learners think, not just click next. Available for projects starting Q2 2024. Let's chat!
Boston, MA
5+ years experience
Member since December 2025
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Project case study (STAR)
Infection Control Simulation Lab
VR-adjacent web simulations for PPE sequences, isolation protocols, and hand-hygiene coaching for busy hospital floors.
May 12, 2024
142 views
Infection ControlPPEHospitalSimulation
Category
Technical Training
Visibility
Public
Portfolio reach
142 views
Published
25 months ago
Impact & Results
1.8K
Learners Reached
92%
Completion Rate
92%
first-attempt skills pass
92%
completion
-28%
JC findings YoY
1.8k
staff certified
4 months
Project Duration
SAM
Methodology
Freelance Instructional Designer
Designer Role
Technical Training
Category
Step 1 — The Situation
Annual slide decks failed skills checks; nurses needed muscle-memory practice, not more PDFs.
Step 2 — The Task
As a Freelance Instructional Designer, I led the end-to-end design and development of this project — from discovery and needs analysis through final delivery and implementation support.
Process timeline
SAM Process
Preparation
Gather information and set goals
Iterative Design
Design, prototype, review
Iterative Development
Develop, implement, evaluate
Preparation
Gather information and set goals
Iterative Design
Design, prototype, review
Iterative Development
Develop, implement, evaluate
Step 4 — The Solution
Web-first simulation with repeatable drills, spaced repetition, and manager sign-off on validation attempts.
Step 5 — The Impact
92% first-attempt pass on skills validation; infection prevention team adopted as standard onboarding.
Tools Used
Storyline 360H5PCanvas
Related Work
FDA Medical Device Training Suite
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HIPAA Privacy & Security Certification
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Telehealth Nursing Triage Playbook
Simulation-based triage training for telehealth nurses — reduced call escalations and improved documentation quality.
198 views
ICH-GCP Clinical Research Essentials
Role-based GCP training for monitors, coordinators, and sites — aligned with ICH E6(R2) and sponsor audit expectations.
267 views
Ready to work with Marcus?
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