CPR Safe Testimonials
The CPR SafeTM program provides an easy and fun way to make schools safer. But don't take our word for, below are some comments from people who have received training through the program.
David C. Michaud, Principal of Mast Way Elementary School
Contact: 603.659.3001
"To Whom It May Concern:
I am pleased to provide this letter in support of McGregor Memorial EMS and their efforts to ensure that schools in the area are 'CPR Safe.' On August 28, 2007 the entire staff of the Mast Way Elementary School (approximately 75 individuals) was trained in CPR and the use of our Electronic Defibrillator. Nathan Duclos of McGregor EMS had contacted me in the spring about the initiative and I was interested in pursuing CPR Certification for the staff but was not sure how it would be possible with such a large number of people to train. Nathan assured me that they could do it effectively so I decided to give it a try. I would say that the three hour session was a resounding success.
Nathan and the staff from M[c]Gregor EMS did an outstanding job. Nathan did the large group instruction and this group of teachers was very impressed with his skill as an instructor. Large group instruction was interspersed with practice in small groups with different members of the EMS Staff providing support and instruction. Not only did the entire staff become CPR certified that day but enjoyed themselves as well.
Obviously we all hope that we will never have to use the skills we gained that day but it is reassuring to all of us that we would know what to do and how to help in a life threatening emergency. I would strongly urge other school principals to consider this important training and would be happy to speak with anyone about the program. I can be reached at the telephone number at the top of this letter.
Sincerely yours,
David C. Michaud,
Principal"
Sheila Conley, School Nurse at Hopkinton Elementary School
"As a school nurse I felt it was important to become a CPR instructor so that I could train the staff at my school with these life saving skills. It is important that other staff members other than myself know how to perform CPR. The training involved a computer course done at home followed by a four hour program that required travel to Durham. I anticipated the course to be much more difficult than it was and the staff at McGregor EMS in Durham, which is a training center, was very welcoming to all who attended.
Following the training course, I was able to attend a CPR course given by instructors at McGregor EMS as an assistant instructor in order to begin my role as an instructor. The instructors were again very welcoming and helped with any equipment I was not familiar with. I was comfortable adding information to their instruction.
McGregor EMS is a great resource for questions and equipment and much of the communications to date have been done by email. The course was well worth the time and travel.
The response from my coworkers at school has been very positive. Many are looking forward to learning CPR and the convenience of the courses taking place at school.
Thanks so much to the staff at McGregor EMS for their commitment to this important training.
Sincerely,
Sheila Conley, R.N.
Harold Martin School
Hopkinton, NH 03229"
Eileen Moran, School Nurse at Oyester River Middle School
"Learning CPR can save the life of a friend, family member, or community member. Furthermore, The American Heart Association estimates that nearly 120,000 of approximately 300,000 people who die from sudden cardiac arrest could be saved with public access defibrillation. AED’s have become increasingly affordable and available and many school districts have access to them.
School personnel have the responsibility of educating and keeping their students safe. Learning CPR makes the school and community a safer place for students and staff alike. Anyone can learn it and as our staff at Oyster River Middle School discovered it was enjoyable too.
Our staff received training over a three hour period during a staff workshop period. Our training was provided by McGregor Institute of EMS located in Durham, New Hampshire. Although many staff members were initially skeptical about their ability to learn the techniques, they were pleasantly surprised at how simple and enjoyable the training was.
Many teachers had received training in the past and their certifications had expired. They were relieved to discover that the techniques employed by The American Heart Association are now very user-friendly. In the past the training was confusing and many teachers expressed reluctance at their ability to ever initiate CPR or offer assistance in an emergency situation.
Our trainer from McGregor Institute was clear, dynamic, and entertaining. The environment was so non-threatening and there was plenty of assistance offered by other personnel from McGregor as well. The training was delivered with enthusiasm and a sense of humor which all served to foster a positive learning environment especially for non-medical personnel.
Everyone who left our training felt comfortable using CPR if there was ever a need and commented on 'how much fun' the training was. I know that as the school nurse I feel reassured knowing that our staff is so well prepared to respond should an emergency occur!
Sincerely,
Eileen Moran RN, BSN
School Nurse at Oyster River Middle School"
Tracy L. Schroeder, Moharimet Elementary School
"To Whom It May Concern:
As the school nurse at Moharimet Elementary School in Madbury, NH, I have contracted with Nathan Duclos, CPR Manager for McGregor Ambulance Service, for the past two years to come with CPR instructors to certify our staff in CPR and AED training. We have arranged it on early release staff development days and by doing so, have been able to train the majority of the staff.
The response of the staff has been overwhelmingly positive. They feel the new CPR guidelines have simplified the procedure and made it less intimidating. Parents feel more comfortable knowing that the staff has some knowledge of emergency response, and as the lone nurse in a building that has close to 500 people in it daily, I very much appreciate that the staff has been trained in CPR and AED use.
I would highly encourage all schools to take the time to train their staff in CPR and recertify them yearly. One never knows what may happen, and I feel this is a vital part of emergency response.
Sincerely,
Tracy L. Schroeder R.N., M.S.
School Nurse
Moharimet Elementary School
Madbury, NH"
