What do Omega Leo Medical Explorers Do as First-aid Volunteers?

  • 1. First-aid support for EMS during large community events as Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT)
  • 2. First-aid support during 5K, 10K, and half-marathon races
  • 3. First-aid support for Mission Able community improvement crews
  • 4. Diabetic and blood-pressure clinics
  • 5. First-aid and Stop-the-Bleed support for local churches
  • 6. Rescue and First-aid for water-ski tournaments
  • 7. Medical Mission Trips (Texas and International)

What Do Omega Leo Medical Explorers Do as Observers and Shadows

  • 1. Ride with EMS
  • 2. Shadow Healthcare Professionals
  • 3. Shadow Stand-alone ER's
  • 4. Volunteer in area hospitals

What Other Activities Do Omega Leo Medical Explorers Do Related to Health

  • 1. Serve as Ambassadors for the National Marrow Donor Program
  • 2. Build Wheelchair Ramps with the Texas Ramps Program
  • 3. Serve as Volunteers with Area Hospices
  • 4. Serve as Volunteers with Special Olympics
  • 5. Serve as Esquestrian Therapy Volunteers
  • 6. Volunteer with Child Patients as Disney Princeses
  • 7. Teach CPR, First-aid, and Stop the Bleed courses thoughout the Central Texas area through the Medical Explorer CPR Training Center
  • 8. Teach other health-related courses in topics such as HIPAA, blood-borne pathogens, and safety
  • 9. Vision testing on pre-school and early elementary school students
  • 10. Serve as instructors as a university club for the national Stope the Bleed Coalition

Non-Health Volunteer Activities

  • 1. Traffic and Crowd Management for Parades
  • 2. Assist with Grounds Improvements and Clean-ups for Area Camps

Video Testimonies of Medical Explorer Legends

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On this video, you will see interviews for three former Medical Explorers who were some of our Superstars while students at Texas State University.

Capt. Justin Carranza, M.D. - A cardiologist in the Army
Alejandra Carrasquillo, DNP FNP - Will graduate with her Doctorate in Nursing Practice in August, 2026
Laura Haderxhanaj, PhD, An epeidemologist at CDC in Atlanta, Georgia

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A Partnership to Prepare Future Health Professionals

Preserves traditional experiential learning through shadowing and volunteer service before entry into academic professional programs.

Innovative partnership between Texas State University, Scouting America, Lions Clubs International, and Health Providers.

What You’ll Gain as a Medical Explorer Student Member

Gain real-world healthcare exposure through hands-on volunteer work and training like CPR and First Aid. Build leadership, teamwork, and communication skills while connecting with professionals and exploring your future career path.

Is This Organization for You?

Our Medical Explorer program is designed for students exploring healthcare or biomedical careers who want meaningful, hands-on experience. We're ideal for those motivated to serve others and develop the skills needed for future professional success.

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