"Luckily, I haven't, But I have certification in CPR, First-Aid, Basic Life Support, and Blood-borne Pathogens. I teach the swim team after school, have done so for the last five years, keep my certifications up to date, and teach my student CPR basics as well."

"I once witnessed a student go into anaphylactic shock. They had a nut allergy, and another student had given them a cookie with nuts. The child who shared the cookie didn't know about the allergy. I think it was an innocent mistake. Luckily, at the beginning of the year, the child's parents had told me that their child always has a syringe of Epinephrine in a leather zippered case in an inside pocket of their backpack. The parent wanted to ensure that all teachers knew it was there. There was a small combination lock to the case; they shared it with me and explained how to administer the shot. So, in this situation, I followed the parents' instructions while I set all the other students up with tasks. I asked a few to alert the assistant principal, another, the nurse, another, the school secretary to alert the parents, another to fetch the backpack, and so on. I then administered the shot, stabilizing the child while medical attention arrived. In a few days, they were back in school as if nothing had happened."

In most states, having a CPR certification is not a requirement. Different municipalities have different needs, so be sure you are well aware of the requirements of the school you are interviewing for. If you have enough time to prepare, do your best to obtain certification for CPR, First-Aid, BBP, and BLS if possible. Doing so will give you a leading edge.

The heart of this question is to display your ability to keep a level head even under the most stressful situations while ensuring calm with students while maintaining order. If you have managed a medical emergency in the classroom or campus, share that experience. If you haven't, explain how you would handle the situation should a medical emergency arise.