Screams in the night. Students wipe sleep from their eyes and get their equipment to respond to a mock building collapse to practice their skills and get feedback by police, firefighters, and paramedics. Day and night scenarios were combined with classes, games, and speakers to boost both the skills and the confidence of high school EMS students. Classes included firefighting 101, bandaging and splinting, CPR on the run, lifts and carries, career planning, and K-9 search and rescue.
Six OEC students from OEC: First Responder class at MTS attended this Fall’s OEC camp. They joined 95 other high school EMS students for the event in Amery, Wisconsin. OEC stands for Opportunities in Emergency Health Care. It is a series of classes that cover First Aid, CPR, DOT First Responder, and National Registry EMT.
