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Germany's Youth Red Cross Urges Widespread Implementation of CPR Training in Schools
The Youth Red Cross in Germany has called for comprehensive layperson CPR training to be introduced in schools, with the earliest implementation starting from the seventh grade. Marcel Bösel, the federal leader of the Youth Red Cross, made this statement on the occasion of the organization's 100th anniversary, by highlighting the need for students to learn lifesaving skills.
Bösel emphasized that two hours annually would suffice for schools to provide layperson CPR training, allowing educators to introduce the topic and demonstrate the simplicity of saving lives through this technique. The Youth Red Cross believes that such training could potentially save thousands of lives, especially in cases of cardiac arrest where every minute counts and professional help may not always be immediately available.
Despite the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs recommending the inclusion of CPR training in lesson plans since 2014, the extensive introduction of this training in schools remains pending. Bösel stated that too few schools currently offer CPR training with a strong focus on instruction and practice.
The lack of implementation across the nation may stem from financial and political issues, according to Bösel. The Youth Red Cross aims to train as many children and young people in first aid as possible, with plans to incorporate first aid training into school health services.
First aid knowledge is paramount because injuries can occur anywhere; school, leisure time, or at home. Enhancing students' knowledge of CPR can empower them to respond effectively in critical situations and potentially save lives.
The German Youth Red Cross, which is the youth organization of the German Red Cross, was established on May 27, 1925. The organization currently has approximately 160,000 members aged between 6 and 27, with a 20,000-member increase last year. It also has around 45,000 young people actively participating in school health services across the country.
According to Bösel, there is a growing demand for membership. However, he also indicated that the greater challenge may be sourcing enough leaders in the future. Leadership roles are becoming less attractive in contemporary society, potentially impacting the Youth Red Cross's ability to grow and meet future needs.
- Incorporating vocational training in the form of CPR instruction into schools' curriculums could be a significant aspect of community policy, contributing to health-and-wellness and personal growth.
- To promote a holistic approach towards education-and-self-development, the German Youth Red Cross is advocating for the implementation of CPR training across schools, along with other therapies-and-treatments that foster mental-health awareness and fitness-and-exercise programs.
- As part of Germany's Youth Red Cross's initiative for widespread CPR training in schools, they aim to offer vocational training to students, empowering them with lifesaving skills that could minimize the impact of unforeseen incidents on their physical and mental well-being.
- To achieve universal access to CPR training, the German Youth Red Cross plans to collaborate with educators and school health services in order to provide vocational training that supports students' personal growth and learning experiences, ultimately enhancing safety within the community.
