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Do you think teachers should be trained in basic CPR and recognition/treatment of common medical problems. ie. asthma, anaphylaxtic shock etc.

If not, why not?

ThePheasant;697360 wrote: Do you think teachers should be trained in basic CPR and recognition/treatment of common medical problems. ie. asthma, anaphylaxtic shock etc.

If not, why not?


Yes I do

No, it's not their job to be medical practitioners and most schools will have first aiders on hand anyway. They're there to teach not babysit.

gmc;697367 wrote: No, it's not their job to be medical practitioners and most schools will have first aiders on hand anyway. They're there to teach not babysit.


Not all schools have a full-time school nurse / medical practitioner. Also, at those 'now or die' situations, is there time to get/find the nurse. Also, it is not a requirement (in our school district anyway) for school nurse / medical practitioner to attend school trips.

I agree, they are there to teach - but in addition responsible for the childs welfare.

At the school my kids attended in our district and my wife used to work at all of the teachers and staff go through CPR training yearly.

yes

I know in many places of employment CPR training is a must have.

As well people like coaches and scout leaders must have CPR training.

I also believe there is a certain month of the year where they set aside a promo day to encourage as many people as possible to be CPR certified.

It saves lives.

ThePheasant;697369 wrote: Not all schools have a full-time school nurse / medical practitioner. Also, at those 'now or die' situations, is there time to get/find the nurse. Also, it is not a requirement (in our school district anyway) for school nurse / medical practitioner to attend school trips.

I agree, they are there to teach - but in addition responsible for the childs welfare.


yes and if the teacher is the one on duty at recess they need to be prepared for anything from a broken limb to a CPR incident.

I think basic first aid should be taught at school itself, starting simple for the little 'uns then more involved as they get older.



Even the smallest child can be taught to put an adult in the recovery position or when to phone for emergency help.



However, and I say this from first hand experience, doing CPR on a real person is very different from a dummy and the success rate is not high - not to say that it shouldn't be attempted because it can succeed.

Many states require this, but not all. I think it should be a basic requirement, with yearly certification renewed.