Philly healthcare provider prepares Temple University students for medical career with EMT course

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
NORTH PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- A volunteer EMT and former student of Temple University comes back to the school as an instructor, preparing the future generation of life-savers.

Catherine Gibbs is the Assistant Professor of Instruction and Course Coordinator of the EMT program in the College of Public Health at Temple University
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Two years into the program, Gibbs has helped Temple University students foster life-saving knowledge, with the hope they move on for their certification.

As a course still young in years, Gibbs is proud to boost the knowledge base of Philadelphia's future healthcare providers.

It's a pride that comes when students enter the program at a low confidence and skill level, and leave ready to be heroes if called upon.
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"So blessed to work as both a healthcare provider and an educator as well...Being able to make a difference in patients' lives as well as students' lives', it's something that's so special... I definitely don't take for granted," said Gibbs.

For more information, check out the Temple University College of Public Health on their website.
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