Thank you for your interest in training the next generation of lifesavers! With your leadership, we can save more lives from the dangers of cardiac arrest in New York. There are several low or no cost options for your school to consider for CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and AED (automated external defibrillator) instruction.
Low Cost Option #1: CPR in Schools Training Kit™
Need a turnkey educational program to teach CPR with hands-on practice?
The CPR in Schools Training Kit includes:
- 10 Mini-Anne® Plus inflatable manikins
- 10 kneel mats with carry bags
- 10 practice-while-watching training DVDs (English & Spanish)
- Hand pump for manikin inflation
- 2 mesh collection and storage bags
- Classroom carry bag
- 50 replacement airways
- 50 manikin wipes
- 10 replacement face mask
- Facilitator Guide
- Lesson Plan
- Online resources include: trainer webinar, tracking tool for numbers of students trained, facilitator training record, pre- and post-test, letter to parents, and printable certificate of completion
- The CPR in Schools Training Kit is an all-in-one educational program for educators, school nurses and student leaders to train groups of students at once in a school setting. In one class period students will learn the core skills of CPR. The kit is reusable and can train hundreds of students.
- Cost: $625
For more information or to order go to: www.heart.org/cprinschools
Low Cost Option #2: Hands-Only CPR using the single CPR Anytime kit:
Each single CPR Anytime Kit includes:
- Mini Anne® CPR Learning Manikin
- CPR Skills Practice DVD (English & Spanish)
- Adult CPR & AED Reminder Card
- Mini Anne® replacement airway
- Manikin Wipes
- Cost: $38.50 per kit
CPR Anytime Kits are self-directed programs designed to teach the core skills of CPR in about 22 minutes. This self-directed DVD course teaches the core CPR and AED skills needed to recognize and take action during a cardiac arrest. On average, up to three people can learn from one kit. The kits can be used to train small groups and organizations.
For more information or to order go to: www.cpranytime.org
No Cost Option #1: Hands-Only CPR using online tools
- Using existing school equipment (if school has access to a CPR manikin), students can simulate delivering compressions.
- Video available at no-cost: http://www.handsonlycpr.org/
- Hands-Only CPR Questions and Answers: http://www.handsonlycpr.org/faqs
- Be the Beat is a website for teachers and school administrators that provides free tools and resources to help start and sustain CPR and AED programs in schools. Through this website, teachers can download free tools and resources to teach students the two simple steps to Hands-Only™ CPR. http://bethebeat.heart.org
No Cost Option #2: Partner with local EMS
Thanks to local EMS, some schools have received Hands-Only training for students at no cost to the school district. There are many local ambulance services and other EMS organizations.
https://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/ems/regional.htm
Tips for CPR and AED instruction in the classroom
What should be included in a school CPR training?
♥ Recognition of a possible cardiac arrest and calling 911.
♥ An opportunity for students to practice Hands-Only CPR (compressions).
♥ An awareness of the purpose of an AED and its ease and safety of use.
Suggested Materials (if not using a CPR Kit):
- YouTube videos
- CPR manikins
- Mats (such as gym mats, garden kneeling mats or yoga mats)
- AED (Option of bringing students to the school AED)
Prior to class:
- Inflate manikins.
- Review any videos that will be used for classroom instruction.
- Review the instructions provided with your AED (if an AED is available).
- If showing students the school AED, check with school officials to see if there is an alarm on the unit. Some models have an alarm system if opened.
- Place mat and manikins on the floor, move desks or tables as needed. Students will kneel to perform compressions. This is the ideal scenario for quality compression practice.
- If manikins are placed on desks, students shall stand to perform compressions.
Lesson Plan:
Review why CPR is important:
- Every hour in the U.S., 38 people will have a sudden cardiac arrest.
- Sadly, about 90 percent of victims die most likely because they don’t receive timely CPR.
- A victim’s best chance at survival is receiving bystander CPR until EMTs arrive.
- Given right away, CPR doubles or triples survival rates.
Demonstrate the steps for CPR or show video:
Students are given a demonstration on the steps of Hands-Only CPR.
Students are instructed on AED use.
Divide students into small groups:
Act out the scenario “if someone sees an adult or teen suddenly collapse”. Students can take turns performing compressions. Remind students to:
- Check for responsiveness.
- Call 9-1-1 and tell someone to get the AED.
- If no signs of life, begin CPR compressions. Pushing at least 2 inches deep, 100 compressions a minute.
To keep students engaged:
- One student takes the lead and performs compressions. Have students perform 100 compressions in a minute.
- One student simulates calling 9-1-1.
- One student simulates going to get an AED if in a public place.
Have music?
Choose songs that have 100 beats per minute such as “Stayin’ Alive” by the Bee Gees. For more song ideas, go to the Spotify list located at www.handsonlycpr.org. Remind students to “Push Hard and Fast” to save a life.
Other videos:
Hands-Only CPR video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8iU3Mtblho&list=PL7A68846B17049716
Keep the beat, Learn Hands-Only CPR video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjKeTo3c2wM
Ken Jeong AHA Hands-Only video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5hP4DIBCEE
AEDs
What is an AED?
An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a computerized medical device. An AED can check a person’s heart rhythm. It can recognize a rhythm that requires a shock. An AED can advise when a shock is needed. The AED uses voice prompts, lights and text messages to tell the rescuer the steps to take.
AEDs are very accurate and easy to use. The AED will walk a person through use and determine if a shock is needed.
Where are they in our school?
If you do not have an AED simulator, show the students the school’s AED. Check with your school administration prior to demonstrating AED use with their device. Remember, some models may have an alarm system if opened.
Discuss with the students how to use it and note many public places have AEDs. Review the instructions provided with your AED.
In an emergency, you will need to:
- TURN ON AED
- Remove clothes from chest and apply pads.
- Must stand clear of AED while analyzing (if needed push analyze button).
- If shock is advised, tell everyone to stand clear.
- Once clear, press shock button.
Medical Emergency Response Plan
This lesson also presents a good opportunity to review the schools Medical Emergency Response Plan.
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