Camp dates: June 22nd - 24th
Time: 9 – 3:30 PM with a lunch break from 12 – 1 PM in Doyle
Pick up time between 3:30 – 4 PM in the LeClerc Circle.
Up to 30 participants for Beginner Camp
Medication Administration Authorization Form (PDF)
Camper Health History Form (PDF)
Germs are everywhere!!
Campers will learn about microorganisms in the environment and how good handwashing minimizes exposure.
Standard Precautions
Campers will learn about precautions for blood and body fluids in the healthcare environment, as well as ways to protect oneself against respiratory pathogens.
Why are vital signs vital?
Campers will learn which vital signs are important and how to perform them on patients through the lifespan.
Head to Toe assessment
Campers will experience completing a head to toe assessment on a manikin and will learn what’s important in each system in the body for assessment.
Campers will learn about performing eye exams and will “try it out” on each other.
I can’t see, hear or feel: Caring for the patient with sensory loss
Campers will use dark glasses, cotton balls and gloves to simulate loss of vision, hearing and touch. They will practice filling a medication box as someone with sensory loss.
Oh my aching back!
Students will learn about the spine and receive an explanation of scoliosis. Students will be able to assess curvature of the spine on each other and the instructor.
Campers will be shown a hospital bed and the resources available in a typical hospital room. They will be shown various assistive equipment used by patients.
My bandage needs changed!
Campers will receive information on a common dressing change in the clinical setting and will be able to perform a dressing change on a task trainer using real medical grade supplies.
Campers will enjoy a “mini lecture” on medication administration, talk about a patient case and practice giving medications to a simulated patient.
Campers will explore the library and receive a tour of the Maker space for creating unique objects including 3-D printing. Campers will also try out Virtual Reality in the multimedia room.
How do I become a Registered Nurse?
Campers will enjoy a short power point on how they can become a RN!
Campers will see a simulated baby delivery, the highlight for our school groups that visit the CCT. They will also learn the steps of newborn care after delivery.
Campers will get a review of CPR and will perform on a manikin patient. They will also review basic first aid for common injuries and placing a call for emergency services.
What’s an emergency?