Be ready with BELSS on!

The BELSS Initiative is designed to increase the number of school-aged youth who are competent in emergency health skills by training instructors and providing curriculums to promote the development of these skills. Emergency health is the spectrum of knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to prevent, prepare for, and respond to serious, unexpected situations that require immediate action. Emergency health encompasses injury prevention, safety, first aid, CPR, AED, emergency preparedness, and coordinated school health programs. More importantly, it represents the interaction and integration of these components. BELSS is the first comprehensive model of emergency health in schools.

Trainings are being held in various locations throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. The workshops are intended for school nurses, health teachers, physical education teachers, elementary teachers, health service directors, safety/security directors, social workers, EMS personnel, and ALL those responsible for teaching emergency health skills to school district youth and staff. Participants who attend the workshops will receive valuable certifications, curriculum, and resources for implementing safety education in their schools.

Overview of BELSS View presentation	BELS Framework
Minnesota BELSS Workshopsf View brochure	BELSS Article