Chapter Spotlight: Liberty College and Career Academy- "Finding Patient Zero"

In a dynamic and innovative collaboration, high school healthcare science students recently took the lead in organizing a simulated outbreak activity for their middle school counterparts. This engaging initiative not only served as an educational endeavor but also brought an element of excitement and hands-on learning to the forefront. The goal was to provide middle school students with a unique and immersive experience that would foster their interest in healthcare and science-related fields.

The event kicked off with an introduction to the world of infection control. High school students, armed with knowledge from their healthcare science curriculum, facilitated a fictional scenario of an outbreak within the school community. The scenario was carefully crafted to be both realistic and manageable for middle school students, ensuring that it would captivate their attention while remaining within the boundaries of their understanding.

The scenario unfolded in real-time, with students having to make critical decisions, analyze data, and collaborate with their peers to determine which of them was patient zero.