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Mass Casualty Simulation prepares Odessa College for the worst
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· July 10, 2026
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Key points Students in the Allied Health Programs received hands-on training as part of a "weather-based Mass Casualty Simulation". Odessa College students participated in emergency simulations to prepare for potential disasters.
Odessa College students participated in emergency simulations to prepare for potential disasters. The simulations involved mass casualties and were designed to teach students how to respond in such situations.
Students in the Allied Health Programs received hands-on training as part of a "weather-based Mass Casualty Simulation". This training is intended to equip them with the skills needed to handle emergencies that threaten many lives.
Further details about the simulation and training are available from Odessa College officials, who discussed the event on Thursday.
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Category: safety Published: July 10, 2026 Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) Reading time: 1 min
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