The Summer Program
The goal of the summer program is to provide new student trainers with the confidence and skill to serve in the field. Students from other schools are also invited to come and learn. This mix of conference, boot camp, and field service is a highlight of many students’ experience.
“It is the summer program that really let me transition from a Black Shirt to a Blue Shirt.” - Lucas 2020, Head Trainer.
Goals of the Summer Program
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Students will practice skills and learn from a variety of medical providers to get a diversity of experiences.
Bandaging / Taping
Splinting
Vital Signs
Assessment
Shock Care / Emergency Procedures
Medication Delivery
Basic Life Support
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Students will learn in-depth the pathology and physiology of the human system. Students will also understand the effects of external stresses on the human system.
Medical Terminology
Human Anatomy
Physiology
Pathophysiology
Pharmacology
Trauma Treatments
Medical Treatments
Cardiology
Environmental Effects
Sport Kinematics
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Students will learn to understand the complex factors that can promote public health and the well-being of the community. They will also understand how individual actions and experiences can impact not only a person’s health but the community. Public Health lessons will focus on the following areas:
Medical Literacy
Toxic Stress
Legal Rights
Substance Abuse Prevention
Mental Health
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Students will be put in diverse teams and must learn to utilize human and material resources to effectively solve problems and deliver quality service. Teamwork lessons will be taught in the following areas:
Medical Scenarios
Trauma Scenarios
Confidence Course
Diagnostic Puzzles
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Students will understand the concepts of leadership and management. They will understand theories of leadership and how to lead effective teams. They will also explore Crew Resource Management and will all take turns as leaders.
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Students will observe and to the maximum extent possible participate in the medical clinical environment. This will also allow them to learn from various medical professionals doing their work. Care will be taken to demonstrate the diversity of allied health fields and medical specialties.