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During the academic year, EC-ERT responds to medical calls received directly or dispatched through Campus Safety or the Pinellas County Emergency Medical System. Remember, in a life-threatening emergency, call 911! <\/div>

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Training<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”24″][vc_column_text]In order to be prepared for any emergency, EC-ERT carries out numerous drills to test the readiness of its members.<\/p>\n
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  • Members learn to perform medical and trauma assessments and first-aid skills.<\/li>\n
  • Learn and practice large and small scale land based search and rescue operations.<\/li>\n
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    • Work with organizations such as Sunstar Paramedics and St. Petersburg Fire-Rescue.<\/li>\n
    • Build strong connections within the Eckerd community.<\/li>\n
    • Become someone students can look to in a time of emergency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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