In alignment with National Collegiate CPR Day on November 11, 2024, Parker University Radiologic Technology student Michael Rose performed lifesaving CPR on an Emergency Room patient who coded during his clinical rotation at Methodist Richardson Medical Center. Michael’s diligence and swift action in administering and assisting with this critical technique ultimately saved a life.
Parker University is “Parker Proud” of this outstanding student who used his education to make a real difference in the life of a patient in serious need on October 19, 2024. A patient came into the emergency room after suffering from a heart attack. While Michael was taking a chest X-ray for the patient, the patient had another heart attack. Without hesitation, Michael joined the medical team, performing live CPR for the very first time and rotating with other staff to save the patient’s life. Because of this experience, Michael encourages all students to take their coursework seriously because you never know when you will need to utilize an emergency technique.
Parker University students are equipped with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to make a real impact as they go out and start their careers in healthcare. Thank you to Michael for the quick action using your Parker University education to save a patient in a real-world scenario.
About Parker University
Parker University, the fourth-fastest growing college in Texas and the fastest-growing college in Dallas, was founded in 1982 by Dr. James William Parker (formerly Parker College of Chiropractic). Today, Parker University has more than 2,100 students and more than 35 academic programs, including its renowned chiropractic program, as well as master’s degrees in clinical neuroscience, strength and human performance, and functional nutrition. Currently, Parker University has the second-largest chiropractic cohort of any campus worldwide. Parker University has been recognized as an Honor Roll Institution by Great Colleges to Work For®, one of the 25 Fastest-Growing Colleges in the U.S., as a recipient of the FutureEdge 50 Awards, and as a Best Texas Online College by Forbes.
