Locust Valley High School EMS students visited the Nassau County Emergency Medical Services Academy in Old Bethpage on April 24 for a hands-on learning experience as part of their training course. The 13 high school seniors, under the supervision of Nassau County EMS trainers, surveyed a mock car accident and used tools to help evacuate and assist injured pretend passengers.
Students have met for classes with NCEMSA instructor Lindsay Falconer and Locust Valley teaching assistant Wendy Tobin at the high school after school twice a week for three hours a night since November. They will complete the course in May and can become certified emergency medical technicians if they pass the New York State exam.