Earthquake simulations with JABSOM provide Waipahu students with real-world skills

Reading time: 2 minutes Intermediate level Waipahu students are taught how to use a tourniquet.

An earthquake emergency occurred inside the Waipahu Intermediate School library in December, as part of a hands-on simulation designed to prepare students for health care careers and national competition. This exercise was designed and administered by the University of Hawaii at John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) at Manoa through the Huʻakaʻi program, giving more than 40 Health Occupations of America (HOSA) students the opportunity to practice emergency response skills in the real world.

Students assessed injuries, dressed deep wounds, applied tourniquets and practiced communicating clearly with a 911 dispatcher as urgency and controlled chaos filled the room.

The scenario was created by Huʻakaʻi Program Director Jimmy Tom, an emergency medicine physician, with support from UH Mānoa JABSOM medical students.

Being able to share this knowledge with students who are interested in helping others is really helpful. — Monica Ho

“We wanted to support teachers and students as they prepare for the HOSA competition by giving students the opportunity to practice some of the skills they will be tested on during the competition using a real-life emergency scenario,” Tom said. “These students already have a strong foundation, so our goal was to enhance their knowledge base and provide tips they can use for both competition and also as aspiring health care providers.”

The Huʻakaʻi program reaches middle and high school students throughout Hawaii, providing workshops and hands-on mentorship to spark early interest in health care and help meet the state's future workforce needs.

Althea Vinluan, president of the HOSA club, said the simulation gave students a realistic feel for health care work. “It shows you the reality of what health care professionals are dealing with,” Vinluan said. “You start asking yourself: Is this something I see myself doing in the future?”

“I'm really grateful to be where I am and doing what I love,” said JABSOM medical student Monica Ho. “Being able to share this knowledge with students who are interested in helping others is really rewarding. I didn't have experiences like this when I was younger. I really wish I did. Maybe it would have led me toward medicine sooner.”

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