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Albany High students now have lifesaving knowledge after participating in a facilitated by Albany Medical Center's Center for Learning and Development!

On Tuesday, 27 students who are working to complete their Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification through our Career and Technical Education (CTE) Health Science pathway took part in an onsite CPR training. Through video segments, live demonstrations, guided practice and question and answer sessions, seven instructors collaborated together to teach basic life support techniques to our Health Science 3 students who will soon enter the field of healthcare.

Senior Akira Snype came away from the experience with an increased level of confidence.

"It feels good," she stated. "Because now if anything ever happens, I can say 'Here I am'!"

Being equipped to respond quickly and effectively when someone is in crisis is important to Synpe, who has a particular interest in working in the operating room. 

Learning CPR during Tuesday's workshop was just one of many empowering components in our students' Health Science education here at Albany High. During the training, students learned how to perform CPR on both adults and children, receiving hands-on instruction from Albany Medical Center employees who serve as nurse educators, nurse clinicians, education specialists and bedside nurses.

Not only was the training and certification process practical, it came free of cost to our students and is an excellent addition to their resumes and college applications. After completing and passing the exam at the end of the course on Tuesday, students received a Basic Life Support certification card that will be valid for two years.

Thank you to our guest educators for investing in our students, as well as our Albany High Health Science teachers, Markia Danzy, Molly Horne, Cynthia Blake and Erica Cancer.