Accidents happen. While these unexpected events are surely unwanted, knowing more about how to handle these situations will help you be better prepared. Peter Terrio, a freshman in aerospace engineering and a former lifeguard certified in first aid by the Red Cross, offered first aid techniques for water-related emergencies. Shane Reilly, a graduate assistant athletic trainer in the University’s Sports Medicine Department, offered first aid information on fractures, an injury that he sees in several sports. Mark Taylor, an outdoor emergency care instructor, certified patroller at Appalachian Ski Mountain, member of the National Ski Patrol and alumnus of the University, added first aid procedures for injuries that commonly occur outdoors.
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