HOYA 1 Feb/Mar Article
HOYA 1 Update: During the last few weeks, the students learned basic life support (BLS) interventions and about mental health.
BLS information learned included the following:
- Importance of high-quality CPR and its impact on survival
- Describe and apply the concepts of the chain of survival
- Recognize when CPR is needed
- Perform high-quality CPR on an adult, infant, and child
- Describe the importance of using an AED as soon as possible
- Demonstrate use of an AED
- Provide effective ventilation by using a barrier device
- Importance of teams in multi-rescuer CPR
- Perform as an effective team member
- Describe the techniques for relief or foreign body obstruction for adult, infant, and child
All students completed the BLS course and are now CPR certified!!!! I am so proud of all their hard work and they are ready to save a life!
During the mental health unit, the students worked in groups to identify the following:
- Identify seven characteristics of mental health
- Identify causes for mental health disorders
- Distinguish between fact and fallacy concerning mental health disorders
- Explain the connection between mental and physical wellness
- List guidelines for communicating with residents who have a mental health disorder
- Identify and define common defense mechanisms
- Describe types of mental health disorders
- Explain how mental health disorders are treated
- Identify important observations that should be made and reported
- List the signs of substance abuse
In March, the students will learn about different acute and chronic conditions of the various body systems, rehabilitation, restorative care, and how to take care of individuals who are dying and have passed.
We have also started clinicals, and the students are doing very well. Clinical sites include Liberty Village, Parkview, Medina, and FHN. I enjoy watching the students grow and increase their confidence in their skills!