Pictured: Members of Seaford High School’s Cardiac Emergency Response Team received CPR and AED training on March 30.
Photos courtesy of the Seaford School District
It’s training they hope to never have to use, but if a medical emergency does happen at Seaford High School, a group of administrators and teachers are able to help. Michael Spreckels, a physical education teacher and the district’s athletic trainer, recently conducted a training session for members of the Cardiac Emergency Response Team.
CERT includes Principal Nicole Schnabel, assistant principals Dr. Raphi Morey and Anthony Murray, Director of Physical Education, Health and Athletics Kevin Witt, the school nurse and several teachers. Ms. Schnabel said that the training not only benefited new members of the team, but was a good refresher for everyone.
Michael Spreckels, left, the district’s athletic trainer, showed Assistant Principal Anthony Murray and chorus teacher Yvonne Bendzlowicz how to use the automated external defibrillator.
Mr. Spreckels reviewed steps necessary to help a child, teen or adult having a medical emergency. Using a dummy, he showed how to do CPR and also how to use an automated external defibrillator. He said that each school in Seaford has several AEDs and units are also kept close by during every athletic contest.
“You can’t be too prepared,” Mr. Spreckels said. “This is about empowering teachers to take control in case of sudden cardiac arrest.”
Using a training dummy, athletic trainer Michael Spreckels demonstrated how to give chest compressions during CPR.
Mr. Spreckels also talked about the other steps that CERT team members need to take, such as assigning someone to call the fire department. He noted the importance of having staff members who can give life-saving treatment until first responders arrive on scene, as those first few minutes are crucial.
Members of CERT will conduct training sessions for staff at Seaford Middle School and the elementary schools.
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