In an unprecedented move, UEFA has launched an online CPR training program. This initiative is expected to revolutionize the way sports organizations handle medical emergencies.
UEFA’s Groundbreaking Announcement
UEFA has announced the initiation of an online training module, known as ‘Get Trained, Save Lives’, in association with the European Resuscitation Council (ERC). This initiative has been designed to impart CPR skills to football fans and professionals in a quick and efficient manner.
Understanding ‘Get Trained, Save Lives’
The ‘Get Trained, Save Lives’ campaign was launched in November last year. Its primary aim is to provide crucial medical skills to football fans and professionals, enabling them to respond effectively to sudden cardiac arrests.
The online training module, available on get-trained.com, offers a comprehensive guide to CPR basics. The unique aspect of this program is its brevity – users can acquire these life-saving skills in under four minutes.
The Collaboration of UEFA and ERC
This campaign signifies a crucial partnership between UEFA and ERC. Apart from educating football fans, this program has also been designed to train match officials, staff, and volunteers working at UEFA EURO 2024 in Germany.
Football Stars Back the Campaign
This campaign has received support from various football legends and current stars, such as:
- Erling Haaland
- Lautaro Martínez
- Ana Marković
- Ruud Gullit
- Gareth Bale
- Thierry Henry
- Didier Deschamps
- Rio Ferdinand
More names are expected to be added to this list in the coming weeks.
Insights from the Stars
Lautaro Martínez, the forward for FC Internazionale Milano, has emphasized the importance of this campaign, stating:
“Life is important, and knowing what to do in a cardiac arrest situation is crucial.”
Wales legend Gareth Bale has also expressed his support, revealing that he has installed an automatic external defibrillator (AED) in his home and purchased one for every member of his family.
The Online Course Details
The CPR training on get-trained.com is set in a virtual dressing room, where Ruud Gullit invites football fans to join him and other football stars. The course uses a unique interactive approach, where users are guided through the material with questions, and the players react to and comment on their answers.
The Future of the Campaign
UEFA plans to introduce a shorter version of the training on Instagram in the near future. This will further increase the accessibility of the training program.
CPR Training and EURO 2024
UEFA and the ERC are providing hands-on training to players, coaches, referees, officials, and staff at various tournaments and finals. As part of the build-up to EURO 2024, all participating teams will be trained in providing first aid in case of a sudden cardiac arrest.
Enhanced Visibility During EURO 2024
The campaign will receive extra attention during EURO 2024, with a TV commercial and activities in all fan zones across the 10 host cities. The campaign’s message will also be visible on LED boards around the stadiums during matchday 2 of the EURO.
