Fisrt Aid training for Umpires?

[MikeStrybel]

Originally Posted by yawetag

I won't make this a legal thread, but Good Samaritan shouldn't be used as a reason to treat someone for anything other than life-threatening ones.

I wasn't trying to make this a legal thread either. I simply reminded the board that here in Illinois, if you are emergency response trained, you really have no reason not to help when it is needed. I have never had the reason to assist while umpiring, but as a certified first responder, I would have no worries about it. I have had to help while coaching and the same laws protect me. I carry a full med kit and epi pens while coaching and it stays in my trunk now. I hope I never have to use any of it but am prepared nonetheless.

The OP asked a valid question. The Red Cross teaches an excellent CPR program. It has changed dramatically over the past twenty years, when I first learned it. Your local fire department or Y may offer a course in emergency first response and CPR. If you are a parent of young kids they are nice to know and may be much more. Life threatening issues can arise quickly - from a bee sting to a bean ball. Knowing that I can help if needed is comforting. I wish you all a season free of such drama.