Not only did the Girl Scouts learn CPR/First Aid, but so did the Scout leaders.
Girl Scouts participating in the First-Aid/CPR are class are Brenli Burton, Madison Korkow, Maisie Peter, Kamryn Sprecher, Karis Sprecher, Myriah Oliver, Marissa Johnson, Katherine Bronstein, Jorja Nielsen, Mckenzie Johnson, Ashley Warner and Olivia Nielsen.
Knowing what to do if there is an emergency is important. Especially, when children are involved.
For Green River Girls Scout members, learning how to perform CPR and First Aid not only helps them obtain a First-Aid badge, but prepares them for the chance of an emergency.
Kris Sherwin, Green River Girl Scouts service unit manager, said troop leaders who want to travel with the Scouts are required to take this course.
However, adult Scouts are also encouraged to take this because they are frequently with younger Scouts.
The training is scheduled to take place once every two years, which is how long CPR and First Aid certifications last, but Sherwin said due to the amount of Scouts who showed up for the last session, she may need to host another one.
During the training, which was hosted by Castle Rock Hospital District, the Scouts learned how to perform CPR on an adult and infant. They also learned how to use an AED and basic First Aid skills. Sherwin said the Scouts were engaged and asked numerous questions.
"They took practicing the skills seriously and sought to master those skills," Sherwin said.
Sherwin knows the Scouts will be more prepared if an emergency occurs during a Scouting activity or while they are on their own.
"Not only is it important for Girl Scouts to learn CPR/First Aid in case of an emergency when with other Girl Scouts, (but they) need these skills to be ready to help anytime in their community," Sherwin said.
"Part of the Girl Scout mission is to make the world a better place. Girl Scouts do that by being ready to help others."
Sherwin said they can also use this training to obtain their babysitting badge. For this badge, they must learn how kids develop, prepare for challenges, focus on play, fine potential employees and practice their babysitting skills.
Knowing the locations of an AED was something the Scouts discussed at the training. Sherwin said the Scouts were challenged to go back to their schools and locate the AEDs in their school building. With another successful training, Sherwin wanted to thank CRHD.
"Castle Rock Hospital District has always been supportive of Girl Scouts," she said. "They generously provide the location and staff for the CPR/First Aid training."
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