Charter College Conducts Emergency Preparedness Training Exercise at Anchorage Campus
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, April 14, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Charter College will conduct a planned emergency preparedness training exercise on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at its Anchorage campus. The exercise is part of the college's ongoing commitment to providing hands-on, real-world education for nursing students preparing to enter professional healthcare roles.
The exercise will simulate a structural collapse with a mechanical (boiler) explosion, allowing students to practice leadership, clinical decision-making, and coordinated patient care in a controlled and safe environment. The scenario is entirely simulated, and there is no threat to the public or surrounding community.
Approximately 35 simulated patients will arrive at the on-campus training hospital. Nursing students will be assigned roles based on their level in the program. Senior leadership students will assume management and coordination responsibilities, including patient movement, triage decisions, and patient assessment for transfer to other facilities. Junior and entry-level students will participate in clinical response roles or serve as simulated patients, reinforcing team-based response and progressive learning.
"This exercise gives our students the opportunity to experience the complexity of emergency response before they encounter it in real clinical practice," said Ted Walker, APRN, Nursing Faculty at Charter College. "It builds confidence, leadership skills, and the ability to adapt under pressure—skills that are essential in today's healthcare environments."
Faculty members and invited healthcare partners will observe and evaluate the exercise, providing feedback to students and helping improve future training efforts. Lessons learned will be incorporated into ongoing curriculum development to strengthen emergency preparedness education.
The exercise will take place entirely on campus and is expected to run throughout the day, with preparation and debriefing sessions before and after active exercise play. Emergency activity observed on campus during this time is part of a scheduled educational drill.
Charter College appreciates the cooperation of students, faculty, and community partners as it continues to prepare future nurses for leadership roles in emergency and disaster response.
About Charter College
Charter College is a private, independent institution of higher education that provides career-focused training in health care, business, information technology, and the trades. With a commitment to preparing graduates for the workforce, Charter College offers flexible programs designed to meet the needs of today's students and employers. For further information, visit chartercollege.edu.
Media Contact:
Ted Walker, APRN
Nursing Faculty, Charter College
Phone: 907‑227‑8691
Email: [email protected]
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