Students learn about CPR
STUDENTS in Hinckley learnt about CPR and how to use a defibrillator.
Volunteers from The Heartwize Programme visited Hinckley Academy and John Cleveland Sixth Form Centre to teach Year 13 pupils what to do if someone goes into cardiac arrest.
The session formed part of the Sixth Form’s Enrichment Programme, an hour every two weeks where students take part in unique activities.
Enrichment is designed to provide students with wider skills and experiences to enrich their in-class learning and, in this case, potentially save a life.
Mrs Hawkins, from the school, said: “Sessions like this one are extremely important, as we want our students to not only receive a fantastic education here at JC6, but to leave us at the end of Year 13 having learnt a wider set of essential life skills that will benefit them in the future.
“The session led by the Heartwize Programme was thoroughly enjoyed by staff and students and the fact that the skills they have learnt could help save lives is extremely powerful.”
The workshop began with a video showing a teenager use CPR to save his father’s life.
This hard-hitting introduction showed students why using resuscitation skills quickly in an emergency situation can make all the difference.
During the session, students were split into groups and each assigned an experienced programme volunteer, many of whom have had to perform or receive CPR in the past.
They take them through the process of how to administer resuscitation.
From ensuring the students don’t put themselves in danger, to chest compressions and mouth to mouth, students received training using inflatable CPR dummies.
Volunteers also spoke about Automated External Defibrillator locations, so they can find one in an emergency and know how to use one of the devices.