Students from the Westport EMS explorer post teaching CPR to their peers at Staples high school
on Thursday 4/2/15
If a High School Senior Can Teach Lifesaving CPR,
Why Can't a School?
Why Can't a School?
Mahika, a senior at Norwalk high School, is taking it upon herself to teach hands-only CPR and AED awareness to teachers and students in the Norwalk school district. She believes in increasing the number of Connecticut residents who are trained in life giving CPR. Mahika believes it is very important that students learn CPR in school and get hands on training on how to perform chest compressions as well as learn how to use an AED.
Click here to tell your elected official if a student can teach CPR to students, then a school can do the same.
Mahika, at a very young age, witnessed firsthand a friend’s grandfather become unresponsive. Her mother rushed to his side and acted quickly. Mahika realized the importance of being comfortable in performing CPR. She took it upon herself to become certified as an Emergency Medical Responder and an American Heart Association BLS Instructor. She continues to teach CPR in her community and hears more and more stories of when quickly administered bystander CPR makes the difference between life and death.
Click here to ask your elected official to support Mahika and the work she is doing to ensure lifesaving CPR is taught in our schools.
In the time it takes to watch a 30 minute sitcom, a class of students will have learned a life lessons making our communities heart safe.
Thank you for sharing Mahika's story with your legislators.
Sincerely,
John Bailey
Government Relations Director
Connecticut
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