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Make room to help

Practice making a clear path while someone stays with the person.

What needs to move so responders and the AED can reach the person?

01Read the cue

Name the first move before the timer starts.

02Run one rep

Stay with the cue until the drill opens the coaching.

03Review and move on

Carry one lesson into a scenario, guide, or the calm path.

Five calm moves, one order

Back to Calm First Minute
Say only what helps the next responder.
Look at doors, floor space, and the route back from the AED.Ask bystanders to step back with a clear reason.

Keep this handoff short and useful

Read the cue once, then hit start and keep the first move clean.

Ready to start1:00
  1. 1Read
  2. 2Practice
  3. 3Review

What needs to move so responders and the AED can reach the person?

One focused rep. No extra noise.

Name only what the next responder needs

Coach cueBefore the timer ends

Name two things you would move and one path you would keep open.

Focus on the first clear move, not the full treatment plan.

Return to the first minute path

Open one more lane while the response is still fresh.

Finish by opening one calm next move

Keep the first-minute route simple: one more public drill or save this step for later.

  1. Open one item
  2. Keep what helped
  3. Ask only when ready
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