Alaska School Nurses Association

School Health Webinar Without Warning: SCA and Emergency Response - Oct. 21

Posted over 3 years ago by Annette Johansen

Over 7,000 youth die each year from Sudden Cardiac Arrest and most times it occurs without warning. This October, join us as we discuss the importance of having the proper protocols and procedures in your facility to prevent your students from becoming another devastating statistic.

In our upcoming webinar, we invite you to join us and learn:
  • How to recognize warning signs that are often missed or mistaken for other conditions.
  • How to incorporate drills for the #1 killer on school campuses in your emergency plans.
  • How to ensure all students and employees are prepared in an SCA emergency.

Join our live presentation on Thursday,
October 21st at 2:00 PM Central Time.

REGISTER NOW

All live attendees will be entered to win a Powerheart G5 AED from ZOLL that be donated to the school, charity, or non-profit organization of your choice!

Webinar FAQs:

I can't attend the whole session. How do I watch it later? - If you can't attend the webinar in part or in full, simply register for the webinar. No further actions are needed. All registrants will be emailed a link to watch the recorded webinar within 1-2 days after the webinar is complete.

How much does it cost? - There is no cost for this webinar.

Will I receive a certificate? - Certificates of attendance will be available and will be automatically sent to attendees.

About the presenter:

Ruqayya Gibson is a dynamic keynote speaker, author, and founder of the Damani Gibson Foundation. Gibson has touched the lives of athletes and coaches across the country demonstrating how to live a life of peace and purpose regardless of the circumstances encountered. 
Gibson has dedicated her life to helping youth find their purpose and has been honored as TTFCA Coach of the Year, Brooks Inspiring Coach, and has a coaching video on Championship Productions.  She has helped students earn over 2 million dollars in scholarship funding during her years as a championship coach having coached numerous state champions, NCAA All Americans, and Olympians.  

In March of 2019, her life changed when her 17 year old son suddenly passed away without warning.  She founded the Damani Gibson Foundation in his honor, providing leadership training and support as a mental performance coach to adults and teens as well as raising awareness of Sudden Cardiac Arrest.  She has provided lifesaving Sudden Cardiac Training to thousands of athletes and coaches across the nation. Additionally, she has helped individuals dealing with grief, loss and adversity find ways to find peace, purpose, and productivity. 

Gibson is also a filmmaker having produced the documentaries The Storm Inside and Without Warning.  

Her podcast Be More with Coach Gibson explores the mental side of sports. The YouTube videos are both empowering and informative.