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BATON ROUGE, LA – Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is attributed for deaths a year, making it the leading cause of death in the United States. The survival rate of SCA is less than 10%, but that chance can be greatly improved by administering hands-only CPR and using an AED. October is National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month, and º£½ÇÉçÇø School of Kinesiology is observing by holding a Hands-Only CPR and AED Training in the Ochsner Wellness Center on October 10, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 

Students, faculty and staff are invited to attend the training. Those who attend can learn hands-only CPR, bleeding control and Narcan administration as well as meet with local emergency medical services. Community partners East Baton Rouge Parish EMS, , and will also be in attendance to provide demonstrations. 

"This event will help members of our community gain important lifesaving knowledge in cases of emergency," Arend Van Gemmert, PhD, º£½ÇÉçÇø School of Kinesiology director, said. "This training fits well in the º£½ÇÉçÇø School of Kinesiology’s aims to promote health in our state and contribute to diminishing our nation’s shortage of health care workers."

The training is free, and registration is not required. Those who attend are welcome to come and go as they please.

• October 10, 2025
• 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Ochsner Wellness Center in the Huey P. Long Field House

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About the º£½ÇÉçÇø School of Kinesiology
The º£½ÇÉçÇø School of Kinesiology (SOK) advances the understanding of physical activity, sport, and health to optimize the quality of life for diverse populations through excellence in teaching, learning, discovery, and engagement. SOK offers a BS, MS, Online MS, PhD, and two certificate options. Graduates go on to successful careers in the health and fitness industry, corporate wellness, sport agencies and businesses, athletic administration, and K-12 educational settings. SOK is part of the College of Human Sciences & Education.

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About the College of Human Sciences & Education 
The College of Human Sciences & Education (CHSE) is a nationally accredited division of º£½ÇÉçÇø. The college is comprised of the School of Education, the School of Information Studies, the School of Kinesiology, the School of Leadership & Human Resource Development, and the School of Social Work. CHSE has two model demonstration schools, the Early Childhood Education Laboratory Preschool, enrolling birth to age four and the University Laboratory School enrolling Kindergarten through grade 12. The college also has four centers and institutes: the Early Childhood Education Institute, the Healthy Aging Research Center, the Leadership Development Institute, and Social Research & Evaluation Center. The college is committed to achieving the highest standards in teaching, research, and service and aims to improve quality of life across the lifespan.
 
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