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Recent Class Expands CPR Cadre
By Dan Jacquish, VCP-5
Gwen Leys of Flotilla 3-4 instructing in the proper head position
and checking for an obstructed airway. Photo by Ken Sommers
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Certified instructor, Dan Jacquish, Vice Captain Division
5 demonstrates proper hand position for CPR to Lawrence
Berman and Wilson Riggan. Photo by Ken Sommers
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The Military Training Network
(MTN) conducted another "Trainthe-Trainer"
Class at the District 7
Conference in Ft. Lauderdale.
Gwen Leys, DCP3 and Richard
Leys, RCO-E, led the class of
over thirty candidates from around
District 7. The Leys were assisted
by certified instructors Dan Jacquish,
VCP-5, Antonio Quesada,
VFC-36, Gary Barth, VFC-58 and
Terry Barth, SO-MA 5.
Utilizing the “show-do” training format
recommended by the Amercian
Heart Association (AHA), the
instructors provided hands on
training that included adult, child
and infant CPR, management of
the obstructed airway and use of
the automated external defibrillator
(AED). All candidates successfully passed the course
requirements and will be certified as instructors for the
Military Training Network. These individuals will help
bring the CPR and AED courses to Coast Guard and
Auxiliary units across our District.
The program, spearheaded by Brian Lichtenstein of
Flotilla 38 in Plantation, has been making slow and
steady growth. The Military Training Network teamed
with the American Heart Association to bring CPR, 1st
Aid and AED training to our military personnel at a
greatly reduced cost. Since all active, reserve and
Auxiliary Coast Guard personnel in the operations
groups needs the certifications and training annually,
a logistical headache is created. Scheduling civilian
contractors or military cadre to teach the classes to
revolving shifts, cutters when they return to port and
mobile forces was extremely difficult. By utilizing Auxiliarists
who are local to the units and with more flexible
schedules, the training can be provided on a
timely basis with the least disruption to force schedules.
Recently, Brian was able to secure a grant for over
$10,000 worth of support equipment such