THE “SOMERSET PROJECT”
Presented by Ann Mollicone
Somerset High School Physical Education
Teacher & Coach
Somerset High Profile
The high school enrollment for 2010-11
school year is 966 students.
Grade 9=252 students
Grade 10=252 students
Grade 11=227 students
Grade 12=235 students
Mission
To have all Somerset high students
educated in the proper training and
application of CPR, AED, and the
Heimlich maneuver.
Incorporate the “Somerset Project” in
schools across the country.
How to Implement the
“Somerset Project” in a High
School Setting
Cost
Where will you get the money?
Manikins, AED trainers
Time
How long are your class periods?
Instructor Training
Will the PE teachers be instructor certified?
Class set-up and structure
How will you breakdown the classes?
SHS Program
Implementation
General assembly prior to the start of
the program
Video of Louis Acompora & Bob Schriever
Class structure and set-up
PowerPoint presentation & lecture
Teacher & student demonstrations
Hands-on training
Written test
Class Structure
Time-Two 58-minute
class meetings
Space- Big area, ideally
having seats and a
practice area
Equipment-15 manikins,
1 infant manikin, 15
AED’s, laptop, projector &
overhead screen
Class BreakdownLecture, practice, lecture,
practice, group test &
survey
Lecture &
PowerPoint Presentation
Teacher Demonstration
Practice Compressions
AED Hands-On Training
AED Locations at Somerset
Nurse’s Office
Athletic Trainer
Office Hallway
Gym Hallway
Math & Science Hallway
(upstairs)
Teacher/Student Scenario
The Heimlich
CPR, AED, & Heimlich Training
Curriculum
Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Instructional Strategies
Materials Needed
Class Organization
Outcome Assessment & Course
Evaluation Survey
Objectives
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Students will know how to perform CPR and the
Heimlich maneuver.
Students will know how to operate an AED.
Students will be familiar with signs of a heart attack,
stroke, and choking victims.
Heart Attack chest tightness, discomfort in one or
both arms, back, neck, jaw, or stomach, shortness of
breath, cold sweat, nausea, or lightheadedness
Stroke sudden numbness or weakness in face, arm,
or leg especially on one side, sudden confusion,
trouble speaking or understanding, sudden trouble
seeing, sudden trouble walking, dizziness or loss of
balance or coordination, or sudden bad headache.
Choking knowing the universal sign of a choking
victim
Learning Outcomes
Students will learn to…
Recognize when CPR is needed.
Check for responsiveness and know when to call 911.
Open airway, assess breathing, and give rescue breaths
(ABC’s).
Be familiar with barrier devices.
Check for signs of circulation if none, begin compressions
(30 compressions: 2 breaths).
Demonstrate rescue breathing without chest compressions
(1 breath every 5 seconds).
Put a victim in a recovery position (side position).
Understand the steps of AED use.
Recognize the signs of choking.
Demonstrate the Heimlich maneuver.
Develop self-confidence in what to do in case of an
emergency.
Instructional Strategies
Explain the importance of CPR, AED &
Heimlich training
1. Lecture
2. Video
3. PowerPoint
4. Hands-on training
Demonstrate proper techniques
Peer modeling for students
Student scenarios
Materials
15 Manikins (1 manikin:2 students)
1 Infant manikin
15 Trainer AED’s for each manikin
1 AED school model (Zoll)
Tests/answer sheets/surveys
Pencils
Face shields
Sanitizer wipes
Class Organization
Have students work in partners during
the hands-on practice.
Students will be lectured and active
learning during sessions 1 & 2.
Tests, answer sheets, and surveys will
be distributed at the end of class
meeting 2.
Students will do assessments within
small groups (discussion and
brainstorm).
Outcome Assessment &
Course Evaluation Survey
Time needed: 15-20 minutes
Go over correct answers and have the
students correct their own papers
Complete course evaluation survey
Risk factor sheet hand out given to parents to
fill out at home and return to the nurse or PE
teacher if any “yes” answers
Questions or concerns
The “Somerset Project”
Student Comments
“The more people know about CPR & AED, the
more lives can be saved”.
“I am READY to save a life”.
“I didn’t know we had AED’s at Somerset high”.
“This class was good and everyone should take
it”.
“Teaching these skills to students across the
U.S. & around the world could save many
lives”.
These are just a few of the many positive comments
about the “Somerset Project”. ☺ ☺ ☺ ☺
Questions?