What is Incision Academy?

Incision Academy is an e-learning platform for healthcare professionals that trains surgical preparations step by step. After completing a course, the user receives a certificate.

Can you build an app that connects to an existing WordPress backend?

Yes. For Incision Academy, The Next App built an Ionic mobile app that connects via the WordPress REST API to an existing WordPress backend.

Does the app work offline too?

Yes. The app uses local caching so course content remains available without an internet connection.

Can you build a medical or educational app too?

Yes. The Next App has experience building apps for the healthcare sector and educational platforms.

Incision Academy — e-learning app for healthcare professionals

Client

Incision

Platform

iOS & Android

Type

Mobile app / E-learning

Technology

Ionic / WordPress API

Service

App Development

About the project

E-learning app for healthcare professionals to train surgical preparations step by step

Incision Academy is an e-learning platform for the operating room. Via step-by-step courses with 2D and 3D video material, healthcare professionals train the exact preparations required for surgical procedures. After completing a course, users receive a certificate as proof of competence.

We chose Ionic to build an iOS and Android app that connects via the WordPress REST API to the existing backend. Course content is also available offline thanks to local caching.

Features

Step-by-step courses with 2D and 3D video material
Certificates after completing a course
Available offline via local caching
Push notifications via Firebase for updates and reminders

Incision Academy app — dashboard with course overview

iOS & Android

Cross-platform app from a single Ionic codebase

2D & 3D video

Step-by-step visual guidance per surgical procedure

Offline

Course content available without an internet connection

Challenge and approach

The challenge

Making complex medical knowledge accessible

Surgical preparation requires precise knowledge that is difficult to convey through traditional training. Incision wanted a platform where healthcare professionals can practise anywhere and at any time, at their own pace and with visual support. The app also had to connect to an existing WordPress backend.

The approach

Ionic app with offline caching and WordPress integration

We built an Ionic app that connects via the WordPress REST API to an existing backend. Through local caching, course content is also available offline, which is essential for hospitals where connectivity is not always guaranteed.

Result

Surgical preparation can now be trained step by step

An Ionic app that connects via the WordPress REST API to an existing backend. Through local caching, course content is also available offline.

iOS & Android

One Ionic codebase for both platforms, connected to existing WordPress backend

Offline

Course content always available via local caching, even without a network in the hospital

Certificates

Demonstrable competence after completing a course, directly visible in the app

Technology

Built with

IonicAngularTypeScriptCordovaiOSAndroidWordPress REST APIHLS Video StreamingFirebase

FAQ

Frequently asked questions aboutIncision Academy

What is Incision Academy?: Incision Academy is an e-learning platform for healthcare professionals that trains surgical preparations step by step. After completing a course, the user receives a certificate.
Can you build an app that connects to an existing WordPress backend?: Yes. For Incision Academy, The Next App built an Ionic mobile app that connects via the WordPress REST API to an existing WordPress backend.
Does the app work offline too?: Yes. The app uses local caching so course content remains available without an internet connection.
Can you build a medical or educational app too?: Yes. The Next App has experience building apps for the healthcare sector and educational platforms.