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Episode Synopsis
The American Heart Association's Amber Higbee discussed a new initiative to provide CPR and AED training to 500 Ohio public high schools, funded by state allocations. The program aims to train students in lifesaving skills, with each session lasting 30-45 minutes. Higbee emphasized the importance of community preparedness for cardiac emergencies. The program has reached over 300 schools and is open to all public high schools in Ohio. Higbee also highlighted the success of a health teacher whose students saved a life using skills learned in class. The conversation also touched on the importance of AEDs in public settings and the logistics of implementing the program.
Contact Amber Higbee at [email protected] to enroll your school in the CPR and AED training program.
Coordinate with health teachers, school nurses, or other educators on campus to implement the one-class period training curriculum.
Provide Amber Higbee with your school's mailing address and total student population so she can send the necessary training materials.
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CPR Training in Ohio Public High Schools
Speaker 1 introduces Amber Higbee from the American Heart Association and discusses the importance of CPR training in schools.
Speaker 2 explains that the American Heart Association is working with the Ohio Department of Education to provide CPR and AED training to 500 public high schools across Ohio.
Speaker 3 inquires about the participation of Mahoning Valley schools, and Speaker 2 confirms that any public high school in Ohio is eligible.
Speaker 2 details the process for schools to participate, including providing mailing addresses and school populations to reserve materials.
Program Details and Implementation
Speaker 2 explains that the training sessions are brief, lasting 30 to 45 minutes, and are designed to be implemented in one class period.
Speaker 3 asks about coordination with health teachers or school nurses, and Speaker 2 confirms that any educator on campus can attend the training.
Speaker 1 inquires about the program's history, and Speaker 2 explains that it has been a state mandate since 2017 but was only funded this year.
Speaker 2 mentions that the program is state-allocated and that the American Heart Association is responsible for educating trainers and educators.
Funding and Participation
Speaker 1 asks about fundraising, and Speaker 2 explains that the funding comes from state-allocated funds and advocacy efforts.
Speaker 2 emphasizes that there is no cost to schools to participate and encourages schools to contact her to get started.
Speaker 1 expresses surprise at the low participation rate and asks why more schools haven't signed up.
Speaker 2 explains that the American Heart Association is working to connect with each school individually to ensure they feel supported and confident in implementing the program.
Advocacy and Support
Speaker 3 asks if there are any specific individuals or organizations to thank for their support, and Speaker 2 mentions the advocacy team and their relationships with the Department of Education and legislation.
Speaker 3 comments on the success of nonprofits in the public school system, and Speaker 2 highlights the importance of educating educators and providing the necessary supplies.
Speaker 1 shares a personal story about heart disease and asks about the importance of AEDs in homes.
Speaker 2 explains that AEDs are more cost-effective in public settings and emphasizes the need for bystanders to be trained in their use.
Final Thoughts and Success Stories
Speaker 1 asks if there is anything else to share, and Speaker 2 reiterates the importance of the program and encourages schools to participate.
Speaker 2 shares a success story from a health teacher in Licking County whose students saved a life using skills learned in class.
Speaker 3 and Speaker 1 express their support for the program and encourage Ohio schools to take advantage of the free training and materials.
Contact Amber Higbee at [email protected] to enroll your school in the CPR and AED training program.
Coordinate with health teachers, school nurses, or other educators on campus to implement the one-class period training curriculum.
Provide Amber Higbee with your school's mailing address and total student population so she can send the necessary training materials.
Add action item
Outline
CPR Training in Ohio Public High Schools
Speaker 1 introduces Amber Higbee from the American Heart Association and discusses the importance of CPR training in schools.
Speaker 2 explains that the American Heart Association is working with the Ohio Department of Education to provide CPR and AED training to 500 public high schools across Ohio.
Speaker 3 inquires about the participation of Mahoning Valley schools, and Speaker 2 confirms that any public high school in Ohio is eligible.
Speaker 2 details the process for schools to participate, including providing mailing addresses and school populations to reserve materials.
Program Details and Implementation
Speaker 2 explains that the training sessions are brief, lasting 30 to 45 minutes, and are designed to be implemented in one class period.
Speaker 3 asks about coordination with health teachers or school nurses, and Speaker 2 confirms that any educator on campus can attend the training.
Speaker 1 inquires about the program's history, and Speaker 2 explains that it has been a state mandate since 2017 but was only funded this year.
Speaker 2 mentions that the program is state-allocated and that the American Heart Association is responsible for educating trainers and educators.
Funding and Participation
Speaker 1 asks about fundraising, and Speaker 2 explains that the funding comes from state-allocated funds and advocacy efforts.
Speaker 2 emphasizes that there is no cost to schools to participate and encourages schools to contact her to get started.
Speaker 1 expresses surprise at the low participation rate and asks why more schools haven't signed up.
Speaker 2 explains that the American Heart Association is working to connect with each school individually to ensure they feel supported and confident in implementing the program.
Advocacy and Support
Speaker 3 asks if there are any specific individuals or organizations to thank for their support, and Speaker 2 mentions the advocacy team and their relationships with the Department of Education and legislation.
Speaker 3 comments on the success of nonprofits in the public school system, and Speaker 2 highlights the importance of educating educators and providing the necessary supplies.
Speaker 1 shares a personal story about heart disease and asks about the importance of AEDs in homes.
Speaker 2 explains that AEDs are more cost-effective in public settings and emphasizes the need for bystanders to be trained in their use.
Final Thoughts and Success Stories
Speaker 1 asks if there is anything else to share, and Speaker 2 reiterates the importance of the program and encourages schools to participate.
Speaker 2 shares a success story from a health teacher in Licking County whose students saved a life using skills learned in class.
Speaker 3 and Speaker 1 express their support for the program and encourage Ohio schools to take advantage of the free training and materials.
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