On May 4, several emergency personnel were called to assist a man who had overdosed at a venue in Tennessee. Despite being out with friends, one individual who immediately jumped into action was Grayson Yount, an Emergency Medical Science student at Southwestern Community College.
While an overdose reversal drug was being administered, rescue breaths and CPR were alternated between Yount and an officer from Collins Protective Services until finally the man regained consciousness and was eventually cleared to walk out of the venue on his own.
“Had Grayson not been able to use the training and education she has gained while attending SCC, the night could have ended very differently,” Tiffany and Greg Collins wrote in a letter to SCC. They are the owners of Collins Protective Services.
Yount was quickly identified by those involved and the Collins family rewarded her courage and assistance with a Certificate of Recognition and a $250 scholarship.
In early July, Yount was surrounded by her instructors, friends and family as she was awarded the certificate.
“It’s no surprise that Grayson Yount stepped up during an emergency,” said Eric Hester, SCC’s EMS Program Director. “She’s an outstanding student who’s always eager to learn and challenge both herself and those around her. I’m extremely proud.”
To learn more about SCC’s EMS program, contact Hester at ehester@SouthwesternCC.edu or 828.339.4277.
