Youth Programs From Shock Trauma
Students observing how to perform intubation on the simulation mannequin in our simulation lab
At the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, we tailor our free youth educational to your group of students.
They cover topics such as:
- Traumatic injury prevention
- Safe decision-making
- Violence prevention
- Visit from a trauma survivor
- Career exploration
Available all year long, our teen programs are offered
- As field trips to Shock Trauma - choose on-site for the greatest impact
- At your home location - suitable for larger groups or those that include participants under age 16
Please complete our request form to register your group in our customized educational programs.
Shock Trauma Site Visits
Minds of the Future
Our Minds of the Future program centers around a visit to the Shock Trauma Center. This free program can positively shift the perspectives of adolescents, whether they are considering a career in healthcare or engaging in high-risk behaviors.
Visiting student groups can tour Shock Trauma, practice skills in our medical simulation area, participate in interactive lectures and more.
Walking tour of Shock Trauma | 30-45 minutes
Participants witness firsthand one of the highest-volume trauma centers in the nation and what it's like to be one of the 6,500 severely injured and critically ill people who come through the Shock Trauma Center every year.
- Participants must be at least 16 years old. On-site only.
Hands-on simulation lab | 45-60 minutes
Trainees and students alike practice the skills necessary for emergency and trauma care using state-of-the-art simulation software.
- This is a high-demand activity and subject to availability. On-site only.
For a more comprehensive experience, we recommend that you select at least two of the additional educational program options below as part of your Shock Trauma visit.
Narcan training | 15 minutes
Participants learn how to prevent a fatal opioid overdose with the proper tools and training.
Visit from a trauma survivor | 10-20 minutes
We will do our best to match your group with an inspiring Shock Trauma survivor whose words are sure to leave a mark.
- This is a high-demand activity and subject to availability.
Download the Minds of the Future Flyer
Planning Your Shock Trauma Visit
Start times are no earlier than 8 am, and visits end no later than 2 pm. Students must be at least 16 years old to participate. The maximum number of students allowed in a single day is 24. We require one chaperone for every 10 students and can accommodate larger groups across multiple days.
Please complete our request form to register your group in our customized educational programs. After filling out the form, we will contact you to coordinate your experience and provide you and your group with everything you need. We cover the costs for everything except meals and transport.
Additional Educational Programs Options
These programs can be offered as part of a Shock Trauma site visit or at your location.
Stop the Bleed training | 60 minutes
Participants will learn three quick actions that can save the life of someone suffering from rapid blood loss. Learn more about or register for Stop the Bleed.
ThinkFirst Programs
Teen trauma prevention lecture | 60 minutes
Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death and disability for everyone between the ages of 1-44. Just one poor choice can have huge consequences and change your life forever. Participants learn of our shared responsibility to make safe choices, reduce the risk of injury and prevent trauma.
Teen safe driving lecture | 45-60 minutes
Participants get the facts, hear the stories and commit to driving safely.
Concussion and brain injury prevention lecture | 60 minutes
Participants learn why preventing concussions, recognizing symptoms, seeking medical care and following concussion guidelines are vital in preventing the long-lasting effects of concussion.