The Denver Health
Paramedic Division is very excited that we are FINALLY starting an Explorer
Program this summer! If you are not familiar with http://exploring.learningforlife.org/,
it is a career exploration program that gives youth (14-21yo) exposure to
different fields. Obviously, our Explorer Post will focus largely on EMS, but
it will also include introductions to other careers fields within the hospital.
We will have weekly
meeting that start at the beginning of summer. We will operate an
"Academy" to cover safety and operational topics as well as an
introductory level of EMS training. This formal academy will last 8-10 weeks.
Further training will continue through the year on the same weekly schedule
and will build on previous topics. In addition to our training schedule,
explorers will be able to shadow shifts on the ambulance and in the first aid
rooms at Rockies & Broncos games and other special events throughout
the year. We will provide training and certificates for classes like CPR and
First Aid. There will also be opportunities to audit our EMT and
Paramedic school classes and lectures. Outside of that, we will coordinate
fundraising and community service events.
This program will be
ongoing and is a great opportunity for any teen that has an
interest in a medical career. Leadership roles and opportunities will develop
with the continuation of training and participation. An active and successful
explorer will certainly include their participation with this program on their
resume and college applications.
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