ABERDEEN, S.D. – Students in the EMT course at Aberdeen Central High School’s ATEC Academy gained hands-on experience with Aberdeen Fire and Rescue.
The EMT students performed ambulance drills with AFR to make sure they are ready to go on an ambulance ride-along, said ATEC Health Careers Teacher Dr. Karen De Brine.
“This gives the students an opportunity to become familiar with the inside of an ambulance and how to secure the gurney for transport,” De Brine said. “The students were able to demonstrate their skills and patient assessments through possible patient scenarios.”
Next month, she said, students will be able to observe and assist the Aberdeen Fire and Rescue team on calls during full shifts.
“Appropriate student skills will be allowed under one-on-one guidance, and this will allow for hands-on procurement of skills in real-life situations,” De Brine said.
Previously, the EMT students successfully completed their EMR training and are now preparing to take their EMT certification examinations through The EMS National Registry. This has been a yearlong program, De Brine said, preparing the students for certification to become National EMT providers.
February is CTE Month
February is Career and Technical Education Month, and Aberdeen Central’s ATEC Academy offers 16 career clusters of CTE programs. To learn more, visit the ATEC webpage.
About the Aberdeen Public School District
The Aberdeen Public School District provides a comprehensive educational program to approximately 4,200 students in grades K-12, with a mission of empowering all students to succeed in a changing world. Our students receive the knowledge and skills necessary to reach their potential in a global community through high expectations of academic achievement; diverse educational opportunities; and community involvement in a safe, supportive environment. Learn more at aberdeen.k12.sd.us.