Waldo County Technical Center Wed, 06/09/2021 - 1:30pm
CNA students from Waldo County Technical Center explore a LifeFlight of Maine helicopter. L to R: Meagan DeMerchant, Macy Fowler, Tisha Stoltz, Helena Staples, Chloe Staples, and CNA program instructor Frannie Conlon. (Photo courtesy Waldo County Technical Center)
Waldo County Technical Center’s (WCTC) Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) students had the opportunity to intern in various departments at Waldo County General Hospital, in Belfast, this school year as part of clinical rotations to complete their CNA certification.
Many of the students were intrigued by the Emergency Room department, so CNA program instructor Frannie Conlon arranged for them to visit the LifeFlight of Maine facility at Bangor International Airport. Students were able to get a glimpse of an emergency medical service where critical thinking on your feet is a must. They were able to see the emergency jet and helicopter arrive as well as
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