First Response

“What to Do When Every Minute Counts,” USOE Health Curriculum—In a world that can be unpredictable, we are faced with emergency situations involving natural forces, accidents, illness, and the threat of terrorism.  It becomes vitally important to respond to these emergencies quickly and correctly.  A person’s life may be dependant on decisions made by lay responders.

The “What to Do When Every Minute Counts” curriculum provided by the Utah State Office of Education and Utah Department of Health will provide high school students with the knowledge and skills necessary to take care of life-threatening emergencies and to generally recognize the nature and seriousness of a victim's injuries or illness.

Utah State Office of Education will provide for each high school:

1. A DVD containing current protocol for CPR. 
2. A workbook for each student.
3. A visit from local EMS for practical CPR and AED training.
4. Teacher certification as an American Heart Association instructor.
5. American Heart Association CPR cards for students.

Teachers will provide:

1. Documentation with student names. 
2. A pre-lesson before the EMS arrives.
3. Supervision of class during class visit.
4. Contact 4-6 weeks prior to visit.