Elwood Students Show off Their Lifesaving CPR Skills

Elwood-John H. Glenn High School students showed off their knowledge of CPR through a hands-on simulation experience during their physical education classes.

During the weeklong study unit, students participated in group discussions and learned about CPR protocols and procedures. Physical education teacher Dave Shanahan led students through a step-by-step demonstration on how to respond when they witness a person in a cardiac emergency.

Working in groups of three or four, students exhibited the proper form for administering chest compressions as well as checking a person’s airway on “Anne” manikins.

As per the new New York State requirement, high school seniors must be taught hands-only CPR. Beginning next year, all Elwood high school students will participate in four hands only CPR training units by the time they graduate.

Story by Syntax, Photo courtesy of the Elwood Union Free School District: Elwood-John H. Glenn High School students participated in a hands-only CPR lesson during their physical education class.