CTC EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES STUDENTS PRACTICE LIFE-SAVING SKILLS
WITH HELP FROM COMMUNITY PARTNERSStudents in the Emergency Medical Services program at Careerline Tech Center received hands-on training in vehicle extrication thanks to partnerships with the Olive Township Fire Department and Holland Towing Tuesday, April 16.
“Students gained hands-on experience with patient extrication alongside experienced firefighters further preparing them for their future careers,” said Kim Schrader, Emergency Medical Services Instructor for Careerline Tech Center. “Holland Towing generously provided two vehicles for our students to use for the activities and Olive Township Fire/Rescue sent several firefighters.”
Students practiced emergency medical skills and gained experience with a variety of life-saving emergency equipment including the “Jaws of Life,” automated CPR machines, and the Halligan Tool used to pry car doors open and break windshield glass to rescue passengers.
“Our students always look forward to this day,” Schrader said. “We are thankful for our industry partners and all that they do to help our students succeed,” Schrader said.
Careerline Tech Center
Operated by Ottawa Area ISD, Careerline Tech Center prepares high school juniors and seniors for tomorrow's workforce by providing career and technical education in 29 career areas. CTC serves students from public and private high schools, as well as those who are homeschooled, within the following local school districts: Allendale, Coopersville, Grand Haven, Hamilton, Holland, Hudsonville, Jenison, Saugatuck, Spring Lake, West Ottawa, and Zeeland. www.CareerlineTech.org
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