Disaster Recovery and Emergency Training Simulator
Initiative Summary:
Funds from Tobacco Cessation Grant at the Oklahoma State Department of Health and lottery proceeds for technology awarded to Kiamichi Technology Center through the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education were used to develop a 40 by 8-foot trailer fitted with a mobil
e satellite, triage/classroom area and an ambulance simulator. This Disaster Recovery and Emergency Training Simulator is used to• Provide training for emergency medical personnel and other healthcare providers.
• Provide onsite triage during Oklahoma manmade and natural disasters.
• Provide mobile satellite communications that allow simultaneous distance training at multiple sites/campuses.
Role of CareerTech:
As a grant partner, Oklahoma CareerTech provides resources to support the simulation of emergency and various healthcare skills training in a laboratory setting to customers statewide.
Contact:
JR Polzien – 405.334.1300 – jpolz@okcareertech.org
Lara Skaggs – 405.743.5106 – lskag@okcareertech.org
