Monday, March 4, 2013
Wilson Elementary School sixth-graders recently participated in a Heimlich Heroes program.
As part of the program, the students had the opportunity to learn the Heimlich maneuver. The program inspires children to realize they have the power to save a life and be a Hero.
“Heimlich Heroes program was a great way to teach our sixth-graders how to take care of others,” said Principal Robert Buck. “This was also a great way to build asset No. 30 - Responsibility. I'm very proud of our sixth-graders for participating in the program and want to thank our PTA for making this possible.”
During the training, students practiced the Heimlich maneuver on “Heidi Heimlich,” a 42” training doll. The doll is designed with an internal diaphragm, lungs and a windpipe. When the student finds the diaphragm and uses upward thrust motions, it pushes air through the lungs. This results in a piece of Styrofoam being expelled from the doll’s mouth.
Heimlich Heroes program includes a robust curriculum that meets the objectives of the State of Ohio’s most recent Sixth Grade Academic Content Standards and the Common Core Standards. The program is presented by the Heimlich Institute and the Deaconess Associations Foundation.