Regional Occupational Program Field Trip Brings Students to Crafton

Publish Date: Jan. 27, 2023

On January 20, students from Grand Terrace, Colton, and Citrus Valley High Schools visited Crafton Hills College to learn about public safety and allied health careers as a part of the Colton-Redlands-Yucaipa Regional Occupational Program (CRY-ROP).

A “Crafton 101” presentation included a review of certificate and degree opportunities and requirements. The students were divided up into groups of 20 for tours of the Public Safety and Allied Health Building. A demonstration of the ambulance simulator and tour of the classrooms and labs used by the EMT, Respiratory Care and CNA programs provided an immersive hands-on learning experience for students.

College personnel provided an overview of the potential career paths available to students at Crafton Hills College. The future Roadrunners were able to observe a testing simulation in the Respiratory Care classroom and a visit to the Engine Bay provided a glimpse of the drills experienced by cadets in the Fire Academy.

To end the day’s activities, students enjoyed lunch and a visit to the campus bookstore where many purchased Crafton swag before heading back to their respective campuses.