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First Responder - Emergency Medical Services
Participants can expect to develop hands-on skills in real-life emergencies in a practical internship or field volunteering experience as a first responder in Emergency Medical Services. They will learn how to assess patients quickly, perform life-saving interventions, and stabilize patients in a wide range of medical emergencies, including trauma, cardiac arrest, respiratory distress, and acciden...
Participants can expect to develop hands-on skills in real-life emergencies in a practical internship or field volunteering experience as a first responder in Emergency Medical Services. They will learn how to assess patients quickly, perform life-saving interventions, and stabilize patients in a wide range of medical emergencies, including trauma, cardiac arrest, respiratory distress, and accidents. Under the guidance of experienced paramedics and healthcare professionals, students will practice essential procedures like CPR, airway management, wound care, splinting, administering medications, and using equipment such as defibrillators and stretchers. They will also gain experience working in fast-paced, high-pressure environments where teamwork, communication, and quick decision-making...
Program Highlights
Shadow and assist health professionals as directed, tasked to compare/contrast to discuss Colombian practices vs. U.S. practices.
Support in the creation of information materials for the public and the review of current internal operations processes and procedures for improvement.
Lead public education awareness campaigns to foster a culture of respect for public health and create public education programs on disaster management.
Help train students, teachers, and community groups in essential disaster management, developing evacuation plans and coordinating drills and strategies.
Facilitate a recycling project at elementary schools and plan and coordinate workshops and exhibitions in communities to build awareness.
Quick Details
- Manizales, Colombia
- 5-8 Weeks
- Disaster Relief
- English Teaching
- Health
- Public Health
- Social Work
- All Nationalities
Program Details
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Locations
- Manizales, Colombia
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Disaster Relief
- English Teaching
- Health
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 5-8 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
All Nationalities
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Wifi Costs
- Some Program Activity Costs
- Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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