Charter school students learn about health care

SPARTA — Sixth-grade students at Sussex County Charter School for Technology recently participated in a hands-on learning experience exploring the healthcare field with Sparta Ambulance Squad members.

As part of a special health and physical education class, students learned about the science, technology, and math behind back boarding, oxygen tank use, blood pressure, and finding heart rates. Students also were provided with a demonstration on how the automated external defibrillator (AED) machines work on patients. As part of the interactive visit, students were also able to explore the technology that is inside and outside of a typical ambulance.

For more information on the Sussex County Charter School for Technology, please visit www.SussexCharter.org.