In Bismarck North Dakota, a reading specialist at Dorothy Moses Elementary School came to the aid of a student who was choking. Ciearra McMahen, a fifth grade student at the school, was waiting for an after school reading program when she began to choke on a piece of candy. Her mom noticed that she was losing oxygen and called for help. At that time Sandy Fuller came to McMahen’s aid dislodging the candy from her throat with the use of abdominal thrusts, something she previously learned in a first aid course.
Fullers first aid training helped her assist a student in need. It is important for all staff to receive training like this so they can come to the aid of students and other staff when it is needed. With PublicSchoolWORKS’ First Aid course, staff can learn what do when faced with life threatening injuries and situations in the workplace, as well as the OSHA First Aid requirements. Are your staff up to date on necessary training to help intervene in critical situations? Has a member of your staff reacted to help a student in need? Share your stories with us on Twitter @PSWORKS
Source: Bismarck Tribune
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