HOSAEMagazineSpring2021

Be The Difference

Do you know how to respond to life-threatening bleeding?

Learn from American Red Cross experts about First Aid for Severe Trauma™ (FAST™)—a Red Cross training program on responding to severe injuries.

• Recognize and stop a life- threatening bleeding emergency • Communicate effectively during an emergency

• Safeguard rescuers and the trauma victim • Safely position the trauma victim • Apply direct pressure and tourniquets

Incorporating simulation training into your Health Sciences Program can boost interest among par ticipants, ensure students receive an accurate preview of their future profession, and inspire a new generation of healthcare providers. Simulation training engages students and provides the opportunity for : • Hands-on deliberate practice Successfully Integrate Simulation Training

The FAST course and digital materials will be offered at no charge to high school students under the age of 19, thanks to a grant from the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate.

• Development of decision-making skills • Improved communication and teamwork

Visit redcross.org/FAST for more information.

Read 3 tips to Navigate Medical Simulation for Health Sciences Programs

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