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CTV News
4 days ago
- Health
- CTV News
AHS invites high schoolers to explore health-care career firsthand
High schoolers interested in a health-care profession were given the opportunity to experience a day on the job firsthand on Friday. Alberta Health Services (AHS) hosted their Healthcare Career Exploration Day at the Royal Alexandra Hospital to show kids from grades nine to 12 different jobs that exist within health care. Not all of those jobs are well-known, either. Medical device reprocessing technician Terri Snell said the day was a good opportunity to show students areas in the hospital that people don't always associate with health care. In an interview on Friday, Snell estimated that she was explaining her work to around 60 high school students during a typical exploration day. Snell's job requires decontaminating, assembling and sterilizing every tool required in a hospital. They also create carts for surgeries on a per-person basis. For the main trauma centre in northern Alberta, that means preparing for 100 schedules per day. And that's before emergency surgeries. Snell said watching students' eyes widen when they see what the job is makes her hopeful that more people might consider a career that isn't as commonly known, isn't always glamorous but is incredibly important. 'Our cases are increasing, and because of the pandemic, we're still trying to make up for those cancelled surgeries … we could always use more people,' she said, adding that the job requires precision, focus and resilience. Plus, she said, AI can't replace the human element of health-care jobs. 'Kids come in with fresh ideas and aren't swayed by old habits,' she said. 'So it's always great to have the new kids come in.' The day also included patient simulation scenarios and learning about trades, IT roles and corporate positions within AHS. Interest is high for career camps through the AHS, and most of the dates for the summer are full now, but more information can be found on their website. With files from CTV News Edmonton's Brandon Lynch
CTV News
27-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Elgin OPP launches Project Lifesaver
Elgin OPP has officially launched Project Lifesaver in the area. The project is a 'community-based, public safety, non-profit organization that provides locating technology.' The aim is to help find vulnerable people, like those with dementia and cognitive-related disabilities, who are 'prone to wander.' Community members can register their loved ones with Project Lifesaver, who will then wear a wristband that looks similar to a watch. The band will give off a tracking location to police to quickly find the missing person. Project Lifesaver Elgin OPP Terri Snell with Victim Services Elgin holds a Project Lifesaver wristband. (Source: Elgin OPP) According to a news release, those who are part of Project Lifesaver are typically found within 30 minutes. No person part of the project has died since its inception in 2005. If you are interested in partaking in Project Lifesaver, you can contact Victim Services Elgin at 519-631-3182.
