Truthfully, I really didn’t have any expectations for the training. I knew what CPR was in principle, but I didn’t know what to expect in terms of involvement nor mood at a training. Interestingly, it was far less taxing than I anticipated, especially for getting certified. I’d even call it fun, thanks to the approachable and enthusiastic EMS staff. This brings me to wonder how much of the staff, or really anyone, on campus and elsewhere is trained in CPR, which can no doubt become rather useful when you least expect it. Perhaps, like the swim test, students and staff should be required to learn other life-saving skills, especially CPR and the Heimlich maneuver… Food for thought.