The students of fire science completed a vehicle rescue practice. First in the exercise they had to determine if the scene was safe to begin work. Once the scene is safe, they begin stabilizing the vehicle. The position of the vehicle and patient are important factors in determining how to stabilize the vehicle. Once the…
Homeland Security practiced transferring footprints. The first step in this process was to capture an image of the footprint. In order to do this, they placed a ruler down next to the footprint. This step was very crucial because they need to be able to tell the footprint size in the event the footprint got…
Students of CNA-GNA collaborated with ATA (Applied Trades Academy) to complete vitals practice. Vitals can range from taking temperature, blood pressure, ear examinations, eye examinations, etc. In this skills practice students primarily focus on temperature and blood pressure. One of Skills practiced was conducting a temperature reading. In order to complete this, the CNA…
Students of Landscaping and Horticulture worked to redo the atriums pond layout. The new atrium layout gives the pond more length while also providing a calming environment. Each of these changes are a wonderful addition to our schools atrium space. In order to make the waterfall, students placed a tube to the top…
Students of fire science attended the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (MFRI). This trip gave students the opportunity to train at a high level in skills such as vehicle fires, basement fire, and using the hose while on ladder. On the second day, students covered basement fire. This practice involves 2 people feeding the…
Students of CNA/GNA completed a skills Practice. These skills included bedpan management, washing patient feet, etc. Each of these skills are important steps towards certifications. One of the skills performed was bedpan management. The importance of the bed pan is to care for patients with infections while providing a high level of care. As…
Students of CNA/GNA practiced taking blood pressure. In order to properly get a blood pressure reading you must.. Sit with your back and arm supported Keep your feet on the floor Make sure the cuff is at heart level Once you’ve completed these steps you should be able to get a proper blood pressure reading.…
Students of Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Biomedical Sciences are working to complete what is known as their Capstone Project. The importance of these projects are to not only showcase all you’ve learned in your time at CCST but it is also a graduation requirement. For those unfamiliar with Capstone, Capstone is a year-long…
Automotive Students completed a tire removal. The purpose of this tire removal was to be able to examine the vehicle’s rotor discs. The following steps were performed to remove the tire… Raise the vehicle on the car Lift Use a lug nut wrench to remove the lug nuts Carefully remove the tire from the vehicle…
The Culinary Students made homemade whoopie pies. Students started out with sugar, shortening (an alternative to butter), and egg yolk. These ingredients were put into a large bowl where they were mixed with an electric hand mixer until it reached a light and fluffy consistency. In order to make the cookie batter students had…