EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) – High school students are getting a firsthand look at healthcare careers this week through a free program at Ascension St. Vincent Evansville.
The hospital is hosting its annual week-long Health Care Academy for Medical Professions, or HCAMP. During the week, students dive into the world of healthcare and come face-to-face with those hurt in a disaster.
A mass casualty event showed them what it was like to decontaminate patients following something like a chemical spill. Coordinators say the severity of patients’ injuries during a mass casualty event can overwhelm medical staff and resources, and students had to face that pressure…