CTC's mass casualty simulation offers high school students hands-on emergency response training alongside professionals, enhancing their skills and career readiness in fields such as EMT, nursing and fire science.
The article from the Southeast Missourian discusses a mass casualty simulation event held at Cape Central High School, organized by the Career and Technical Center (CTC) to prepare students for careers in emergency response. This simulation involved various emergency scenarios where students from different programs like nursing, fire science, and law enforcement practiced their skills in a controlled, realistic environment. The event was designed to mimic real-life situations, providing hands-on experience in triage, patient care, and scene management. It included participation from local emergency services, enhancing the realism and educational value. The simulation not only helped students apply their classroom knowledge practically but also aimed to foster teamwork, critical thinking, and preparedness for actual emergency situations, potentially saving lives in the future.