Chattanooga State Expands Healthcare Training In 3 Rural Service Areas Monday, May 10, 2021 - by Betty Proctor, Chattanooga State
Sequatchie County High School students practice healthcare skills training
When Tennessee Governor Lee’s GIVE Grant was announced in November 2019, Chattanooga State, as one of its recipients, was poised for action to expand healthcare training in three of its rural service areas. In little more than a year’s time, industry certifications in OSHA, CPR, and Certified Patient Care Technicians were awarded to high school students from Bledsoe, Sequatchie and Marion counties.
In addition, students gained the ability to view human systems virtually in 3D using zSpace, a suite of applications that provide self-study experiences, hands-on laboratory dissections, and ECG certification preparation. Instructors report that student engagement skyrockets as they more deeply understand the 3D interactive experiences. “The schools are fully utilizing
Sequoyah High School Holds Technical Signing Day For Students Thursday, April 15, 2021
Together with other schools from around the nation today, Sequoyah High School held a National Technical Letter of Intent Signing Day. 16 SHS students who will be entering the Tennessee College of Applied Technology at Chattanooga State for the 2021-22 school year took part in a signing ceremony.
This national event sponsored by the National Coalition of Certification Centers mirrors the NCAA’s National Signing Day for athletes who commit to play sports in college. It is designed to honor students who are entering a technical field and to celebrate the dignity of work.