Y8 CPR in Personal Development lessons

Before half term, as part of Year 8 Personal Development, students learned and practiced CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) in their lesson.

Students were given the information on how to perform CPR in a 30 minute lesson and then put this knowledge into practice in a follow up practical lesson using the resuscitation dummies.

The lesson not only helped give students vital information to help them perform CPR, it also hopefully gave them the confidence to stay calm and help in any given situation should there be a a cardiac incident.

Anyone can learn CPR and anyone may be in a situation where these skills are needed to be put into practice.  The British Heart Foundation website has a 15 min training course you can access so you are more informed, just in case. See the link here (BHF CPR video)

Below are the 7 steps of CPR:

  • STEP 1: CALL 911. …
  • STEP 2: ASSESS THE SCENE OF THE EMERGENCY. …
  • STEP 3: OPEN THE VICTIM’S AIRWAY. …
  • STEP 4: CHECK FOR BREATHING. …
  • STEP 5: 30 CHEST COMPRESSIONS. …
  • STEP 6: 2 RESCUE BREATHS. …
  • STEP 7: REPEAT THE CYCLE

Ms Andrews

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