Two Sergeants from the army, Sergeant Hughes and Sergeant Koffman, came to Corry to teach the healthcare students about Stop the Bleed and offer two-year certificates to those who prove they could stop bleeding in serious situations. To get the certificate, the students had to correctly apply a tourniquet, stuff the fake wound, and show that they know exactly what they are talking about and what they are doing. During the day, four classes got certified, which means 50 students got certified.
Stop the Bleed is a movement created by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma in October 2015. This movement was influenced after a tragic school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary where many lives were lost in 2012. Their organization offers different courses to learn how to stop bleeding fast and save lives. The head of the healthcare department, Mrs. Turben, reached out to have them come to Corry.
Before offering the opportunity to get certificates, the Sergeant gave a PowerPoint and taught about what Stop the Bleed is, and what their plan is with this movement. They taught the kids to say, “There’s nothing worse than a death that could have been prevented.” The two men then demonstrated on themselves how to use a tourniquet before testing the students on it.
After getting the certificate, healthcare student Isabella O’Connor, explained that “I’m very confident that I could stop the bleed thanks to Sergeant Koffman and Sergeant Hughes.”
This think that this program is perfect for Corry, and it teaches students valuable lessons that someday may save a life.
