Harrison A. Higdon
Charlotte,NC
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
CPR Instructor / AHA BLS instructor
02.2025 - Current
- Serving as an instructor to teach effective CPR following AHA guidelines as well as basic first aid to the local community and select university groups.
Mountaineer Medic / EMT
Appalachian State University
08.2024 - Current
- 700+ clinical hours working as an EMT to provide basic life support treatment to patients at university events and in responding to the broader campus service area. Earned Certificate of Service for relief support during Hurricane Helene.
Intern
UNC Health Watauga Medical Center
05.2026 - 06.2026
- 120 hours of working in conjunction with the onsite project and plant operation managers to facilitate the development of ongoing and future projects. This consists of participating in project site-visits, communicating and coordinating with varying contractors, submitting fund requests with UNC health, and submitting paperwork ensuring hospital compliance with county regulations.
Education
Senior - Biology (BS) - cell/molecular, Chemistry Minor
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC07-2026
Graduate - Biomedical STEM Program
Myers Park High School
Charlotte, NC06-2022
Certification
National Traffic Incident Management (TIM) training Certificate.
Introduction to Incident Command systems (ICS-100).
Basic Incident Command Systems for Initial Response (ICS-200).
An Introduction to the National Incident Management System (IS-700.B).
National Response Framework, An Introduction (IS-800.D).
PER-231 Prevention of Bombing Incidents, (Residential V3).
American Heart Association Basic Life Support Instructor.
Emergency Medical Technician Certification (P562971).
Timeline
Intern
UNC Health Watauga Medical Center
05.2026 - 06.2026
CPR Instructor / AHA BLS instructor
02.2025 - Current
Mountaineer Medic / EMT
Appalachian State University
08.2024 - Current
Senior - Biology (BS) - cell/molecular, Chemistry Minor
Appalachian State University
Graduate - Biomedical STEM Program
Myers Park High School
Other Experience
Boy Scout Troop 405, Eagle Scout, Charlotte, NC, 2015-2022, Gold and Bronze Palms, Order of the Arrow. As the Troop’s former Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, organized and led groups of scouts in outdoor activities including hiking, mountain biking, and sea kayaking, outdoor experience includes 150+ nights camping with week-long trips in Maine, Alaska, Wyoming, Oregon, and Flagstaff. Earned 30+ merit badges. Volunteer on numerous service projects including trail building for mountain biking and hiking.
USA Climbing, Competitive Athlete, 2016-Present, Competed in USA Climbing events at local, regional, divisional, and national levels. Proficient in lead, top rope, bouldering, and speed climbing. Personal bests: 5.13+ Lead, V13 Boulder and can meet the National Qualifying Standard in Speed Climbing. Familiar with climbing techniques, equipment, and terminology. Passed lead and top rope belay tests in multiple climbing gyms. USA Climbing Youth National Championship Qualification: 2019, 2021, 2022.