Emergency Response Essentials: CPR Focus

James Dill

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Emergency Response Essentials: CPR Focus

Responding to a Friend's Medical Emergency

This lesson focuses on how middle school students can respond when witnessing a friend experiencing a medical emergency that may require CPR. Using Trauma-Informed Teaching strategies, the lesson aims to create a safe and supportive environment for students to learn and discuss how to handle such situations. This lesson is important as it equips students with essential life skills, including recognizing signs of distress, initiating CPR, and providing emotional support, while being sensitive to any past trauma they may have experienced.

Audience

Middle School Students

Time

15 minutes

Approach

Trauma-Informed Teaching

Materials

Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

2 minutes

Briefly introduce the topic of medical emergencies, specifically focusing on CPR.
Explain the importance of knowing how to react when a friend is in distress.
Set a supportive tone for the discussion, emphasizing that it's okay to feel anxious or unsure.

Step 2

Discussion

10 minutes

Use the provided discussion questions to guide the conversation.
Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences, if comfortable.
Highlight key points about recognizing signs of distress, calling for help, initiating CPR, and providing emotional support.

Step 3

Closure

3 minutes

Summarize the key takeaways from the discussion.
Reassure students that it's normal to feel nervous about emergencies, but preparation can help.
Encourage students to talk to a trusted adult if they have any concerns or questions.

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Discussion

Emergency Response Discussion: CPR Focus

A guided discussion to help students understand how to react when a friend experiences a medical emergency that may require CPR. This discussion aims to provide a safe space for students to express their thoughts and learn from each other.

What are the signs that someone might need CPR?

Discuss signs such as unresponsiveness, not breathing, or gasping for air.

What are the first steps you should take if your friend needs CPR?

Encourage students to think about calling for help, staying calm, and starting CPR if trained.

How can you provide emotional support to a friend during and after a medical emergency?

Talk about staying with the friend, offering reassurance, and talking to them calmly.