Learning CPR in/out of schools empowers students to respond to medical emergencies and help family, friends, and the community

How CPR Training Empowers Students

According to the American Heart Association, the chances of survival decrease by 10% for every minute that passes without CPR. Promoting knowledge and confidence in CPR among kids is a crucial initiative with far-reaching benefits.

The Benefits of CPR Training include:

Life-Saving Skills

• Early Intervention: Teaching kids CPR equips them with the ability to provide immediate assistance in emergencies, significantly increasing the chances of survival for cardiac arrest victims.

• Accessible Skills: CPR is a skill that can be learned by individuals of all ages. By starting early, children can master these techniques and be prepared for life-threatening situations.

• Widespread Impact: As more children learn CPR, the number of potential first responders in any given community increases, leading to a safer environment overall.

Community Service

• Empowering Young People: By learning CPR, children become valuable assets to their communities, capable of stepping in during critical moments to save lives.

• Fostering Responsibility: Engaging kids in CPR training instills a sense of duty and responsibility towards their peers and community members, promoting a culture of care and support.

• Volunteer Opportunities: Knowledge of CPR can open doors to various volunteer opportunities, such as assisting in community health initiatives, leading CPR workshops, or participating in emergency response teams.

Self-Awareness and Confidence

• Building Confidence: Mastering CPR skills boosts children’s confidence in their abilities to handle emergencies, making them feel more competent and empowered.

• Stress Management: Training in CPR helps kids learn to stay calm and composed under pressure, which is beneficial in both emergency and non-emergency situations.

• Personal Growth: Learning CPR contributes to personal development, teaching children the importance of preparedness, quick thinking, and taking action in critical moments.

Overall, educating kids about CPR fosters a generation of knowledgeable, confident, and responsible individuals who can make a significant difference in their communities and beyond.

AHA Video below: Schools Students Need to Learn CPR

April 8, 2024: Schools adopting critical plans for students

Legislation requiring Cardiac Emergency Response Plans in Maryland Schools passes State House, Senate

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, April 8, 2024 – Legislation that would ensure Maryland schools, both public and nonpublic, would be ready to handle cardiac emergencies has passed both chambers and moves to the governor’s desk to be signed.

The Bailey Bullock Act, named for a 16-year-old Harford County teen who died outside his school following track practice in May 2021, was approved unanimously by both the House of Delegates and State Senate.

The legislation requires every public and nonpublic school in Maryland to create a cardiac emergency response plan. “Maryland lawmakers have taken a tremendous step toward protecting students, teachers, parents – anyone who spends time on school grounds – by passing the Bailey Bullock Act,” said Laura Hale, the American Heart Association’s Maryland Director of Government Affairs.