Anyone can be the driving force to implement the Anyone Can Save A Life program in your school. But it’s the responsibility of the Activities Administrator to provide a coordinated response for after-school emergencies and to oversee this program.
Sometimes, the Activities Administrator will enlist the help of a Program Champion to organize training and implementation of the program. This Program Champion could be the school athletic trainer, school nurse, coach, community member or school administrator who knows the inner workings of the athletic and activities department.
Implementation requires three key components.
State high school athletic associations can coordinate and support the implementation at every member high school in their state by:
- Introducing the program to schools.
- Determining how schools will be held accountable for implementation.
- Training school administrators on implementation strategies.
- Creating a public awareness campaign to inform schools and the public about Anyone Can Save A Life and how this program brings real change to your school community.
Our EAP is posted and reviewed by the coaches and/or athletic trainer each season. As an athletic trainer we are training regularly and always looking for ways to improve the processes. Two Mayo High School student-athletes with myself have developed a CPR/AED awareness event that occurs 2-3 times a year for students and coaches. Graciously, we have received more portable AEDs thanks to our Booster Club, parents, and athletic director. This will provide increased access for our student-athletes and teams across the campus.