Gov posted:Wow, thank you for posting. I'll be forwarding that to our HS AD and principal.
Glad she's ok.
Gov, I think it's a very powerful message. I've probably watched that video over 10 times already. It has gone viral on the internet, that Facebook video has been seen over 6.3 million times already.
In Texas, all coaches are required to maintain CPR/AED/First Aid training. Our school employs two full-time Athletic Trainers along with a full-time school nurse. We have 11 AEDs on our campus and have over 50 staff members trained in CPR/AED/First Aid. Our goal for the 2016-2017 school year is to be at 100% trained staff. With 3 AHA instructors on staff, this goal is most definitely attainable.
Did you know the average response time for EMS across America is 13 minutes? Clearly, in the case of Sudden Cardiac Arrest, that is way too slow. That's why it is critical that schools and leagues be prepared for an emergency.
SCA strikes an adolescent in America once ever 3 days.