Students should be required to take CPR course.
Medical emergencies can happen anywhere and at anytime. Because of this, students should be prepared to help.
“You’re gonna have to know it in case somebody passes out,” Gia Garland, junior, said.
Learning CPR isn’t complicated, but it teaches responsibility, confidence, and how to be calm under pressure. In just a few hours, students can learn how to perform chest compressions and rescue breaths.
“Teaching people CPR is complicated, not many people understand it,” Larry Clark, substitute teacher, said.
When someone’s heart stops, every second counts. CPR keeps blood flowing to the brain and vital organs, giving victims a real chance at survival. Studies show that people who receive CPR from a bystander are twice as likely to survive sudden cardiac arrest.
“CPR should be required in order to save lives,” Jacob Van Der Hyde , senior, said.
Learning CPR also builds leadership and quick decision making. In moments of panic, trained individuals can step up instead of freezing.
“Learning CPR should be required in all schools,” Camron Polk, senior, said. “It’s a very easy course to take and more employers will want you.”
Teaching CPR in schools would create a generation of confident, prepared citizens. It only takes one class, one skill, and one person willing to help to make a difference that lasts a lifetime.
