BOCES 2 Career and Technical Education students studying Criminal Justice had a unique opportunity this year, earning American Heart Association certifications that will assist them as they embark on their career path. BOCES 2 Occupational Health Nurse Barb Swanson visited the program to train students in CPR, First Aid and AED.
Students watched videos and talked through the various scenarios before transitioning to hands-on training using manikins. During the training, students practiced on both adult-sized and child-sized (including infant) manikins, adjusting their approach as necessary. Students also used defibrillator machines, hooking the machine up to manikins and clearing the scene by shouting “clear” as they would in an actual emergency.
Criminal Justice instructor Timothy Steves said having these Red Cross certifications provides students with a “leg up” as they leave high school and begin their careers. "Students will be utilizing these skills throughout the year as they embark on mass casualty Incidents, motor vehicle accidents and other scenario-based training opportunities," he said.