Overview
Beginning in the 2017-18 school year, state law required all students in grades 7-12 be provided automated external defibrillators (AED) instruction. Additionally, students in health classes in grades 7-12 must be provided cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and cardiocerebral resuscitation (CCR).
WCRIS schools must include this training in their course curriculum. The instruction must be based on a program developed by either the American Red Cross or American Heart Association (AHA) or done through nationally recognized, evidence-based guidelines for CPR and CCR training. Instruction must include the use of AEDs.
Training Manikins to Borrow
Manikins and training DVDs have been provided to each of the 12 state Cooperative Educational Service Agencies (CESAs). Contact your CESA if you would like to borrow these resources instead of purchasing your own.
Conclusion
It is important to note that the instruction in CPR and CCR does not need to be provided by a certified CPR instructor. The instruction should, however, be provided by an individual certified in CPR/CCR.
