According to a study by Rostock University Hospital, seventh-graders are already capable of resuscitating an adult. Our "Retten macht Schule" initiative trains teachers in resuscitation measures with the aim of them then passing on their knowledge to their pupils as part of a lesson. To this end, we provide participating schools with teaching materials - including a training dummy for practising chest compressions. On 2 July 2014, our initiative receives political backing: the Conference of Education Ministers of the German federal states decides that resuscitation courses should be a permanent part of seventh-grade lessons.

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