In our life skills elective for juniors and seniors, we want to offer first aid/CPR/AED training. We have certified instructors on campus as current course teachers but do not have the materials. CPR training will increase the survival rates of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA), increase the number of bystanders equipped with necessary CPR skills, and teach an important life skill to high school students. According to The Lancet, more than 2,000 people die each day in Europe and the United States due to out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. The Lancet also estimates more than 100,000 lives could be saved if more lay people learned cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) – beginning with school children. In countries where CPR education is mandatory in schools, lay resuscitation is done in 60–75% of cases, compared to 20-40% elsewhere. As we already have the course, student interest, and trained instructors, it would be incredible if we could secure the funding for equipment.
All of our students have the opportunity to take this elective course. Instructors for the course encourage ALL students to enroll.
We would define success by the number of students who come out with an understanding of first aid skills and potential life-saving techniques. CPR is a physical skill and can only be learned with hands-on practice. Can you imagine learning how to dribble a basketball without ever touching the ball itself? The same goes for learning CPR chest compressions without practicing on a CPR mannequin. Along with practicing the skill, it is beneficial for students to learn what steps to take in an emergency, including:
- How to recognize signs and symptoms of various emergency conditions
– How to activate emergency services
– Do’s and Don’ts in an emergency situation
CPR training will increase the survival rates of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA), will increase the number of bystanders equipped with necessary CPR skills, and teach an important life skill to high school students. According to The Lancet more than 2,000 people die each day in Europe and the United States due to out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. The Lancet also estimates more than 100,000 lives could be saved if more lay people learned cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) – beginning with school children. In countries where CPR education is mandatory in schools, lay resuscitation is done in 60–75% of cases, compared to 20-40% elsewhere. As we already have the course, student interest, and trained instructors, it would be incredible if we could secure the funding for equipment.
Yes! All juniors and seniors are able to take this course.
Yes, and they are not currently available.