1. Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR/AED Practice

• Simulate scenarios requiring CPR and AED use (e.g., cardiac arrest in a lecture hall).

• Practice compressions, rescue breaths, and AED deployment.

• Include troubleshooting issues like faulty AED pads or crowded spaces.

2. First Aid for Bleeding Control

• Use fake wounds and moulage kits to practice stopping severe bleeding.

• Train in applying direct pressure, wound packing, and using tourniquets.

• Simulate situations like lacerations from broken glass or sports injuries.

3. Responding to an Allergic Reaction

• Simulate a severe allergic reaction with an EpiPen demo (using trainer devices).

• Practice identifying signs of anaphylaxis and assisting the victim.

• Include follow-up actions, such as notifying emergency services and monitoring the victim.

4. Seizure Response

• Create scenarios where team members assist individuals experiencing a seizure.

• Focus on protecting the individual, maintaining safety, and post-seizure recovery.

5. Choking Response

• Train in recognizing signs of choking (universal distress signal, inability to speak, wheezing, cyanosis).

• Practice administering the Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts) for adults, children, and infants.

• Include scenarios for unconscious choking victims, incorporating CPR with finger sweeps to remove obstructions.

• Simulate choking incidents in various campus settings (e.g., dining hall, lecture rooms).

1. Active Shooter/Lockdown Response

• Practice the "Run, Hide, Fight" strategy with realistic simulations.

• Train in coordinating with campus security, locking down buildings, and managing injured individuals.

• Debrief on improving communication during an active threat.

2. Fire Evacuation Drill

• Simulate a fire in various campus settings (e.g., residence halls, classrooms).

• Practice evacuation procedures, assisting individuals with mobility challenges, and identifying safe assembly points.

• Review the use of fire extinguishers.

1. Severe Snow or Ice Storm Response

• Simulate responding to students stranded on campus due to a storm.

• Practice establishing warming shelters and transporting injured individuals.

• Include scenarios of slip-and-fall injuries due to ice.

2. Tornado or Severe Weather Shelter Drill

• Practice moving people to designated tornado-safe areas.

• Train in assisting individuals with mobility issues and managing panic.

• Review communication protocols for weather alerts.

1. START Triage Practice

• Simulate a large-scale incident (e.g., bus crash, building collapse).

• Practice sorting patients using the START triage system.

• Role-play communication with emergency medical services and other responders.

2. Crowd Management and Evacuation

• Create a scenario during a crowded event (e.g., concert, sports game) requiring evacuation.

• Practice directing crowds, assisting injured individuals, and coordinating with campus security.

Responding to Mental Health Crises

• Role-play scenarios involving panic attacks, suicidal ideation, or emotional distress.

• Train in de-escalation techniques, active listening, and referring individuals to campus mental health services.

• Practice identifying and responding to alcohol or drug overdoses.

• Train in administering naloxone (Narcan) and placing individuals in the recovery position.

• Include follow-up care and documentation procedures.

Emergency Radio and Communication Practice

• Simulate scenarios requiring radio communication between team members.

• Train in concise and clear messaging under pressure.

• Include coordination with campus security and external responders.

Incident Command System (ICS) Drill

• Practice setting up an incident command structure during an emergency.

• Train in assigning roles, such as incident commander, logistics officer, and safety officer.

• Include scenarios requiring decision-making and resource allocation.

1. Campus Building Search and Rescue

• Simulate locating injured individuals in a dark or disturbed building.

• Practice safe search techniques and patient evacuation using stretchers.

• Train in identifying hazards, such as collapsed structures or exposed electrical wiring.

2. Emergency Kit Deployment

• Conduct a timed drill to deploy and use first-aid kits, AEDs, and other emergency supplies.

• Review the contents of emergency response kits and replenish items as needed.

3. Tabletop Scenarios

• Conduct tabletop exercises where team members plan responses to hypothetical emergencies.

• Focus on decision-making, resource allocation, and coordination with campus authorities.

4. Post-Incident Review and Documentation

• Simulate completing incident reports after an emergency response.

• Train in capturing critical details for legal, medical, and administrative purposes.