Very few schools will have AED machines. Generally speaking, the shockable rhythms (V-fib, V-tach) for the AED is more prevalent in adults as compared to young people / children in schools.
Most community colleges do not offer AED training. This is available at many 4 year schools.
The price of Heartstart AED machines will vary depending on the exact brand you wish to purchase. The average price will be at around $1,200 to $1,500.
An AED will have 2 pads
An AED will cost about $1000; and will go up in price based on the unit capability and options.
Some schools are removing snack machines but some are not. More and more high schools are losing snack machines.
You can find portable travel AED machines for emergencies at medical supply stores, online retailers, or through your healthcare provider.
The issue of vending machines in schools has been controversial for parents, school officials and the government for years. Some schools only have healthy foods in the vending machines, some machines hold no soda, and some schools turn off the machines during lunch hours. The change affects the way kids in school eat and drink. Having vending machines in schools helps in many ways besides feeding the kids.
Schools get about $30,000 a year from vending machines.
Most high schools with vending machines do make money off of proceeds from vending machines on their campuses. However, laws passed in many states have banned vending machines in schools, so obviously high schools in those states no longer make money off of their vending machines or may only be able to have vending machines operating during non-school hours.
Enough to sell all the product inside.
On January 9, 2012, 3.6732 AED = 1 USD.
The preferred ratio of student to instructor in a class focused on AED instruction is 6:1. Class sizes for AED instruction can have as many as 20 students.