How to Set Up Medical ID and Emergency SOS on iPhone

In an emergency, first responders need quick access to medical details. In this lesson, learners set up Medical ID and Emergency SOS so life-saving information is available from their iPhone’s Lock Screen and we walk them through using the SOS features. This lesson is part of Unscammable Essentials Phase 3.

Author

Linda Fawcus
February 05, 2025

What You’ll Teach

In this lesson, you’ll guide students through:

  • Why Medical ID and Emergency SOS Matter: How these features help in medical emergencies.

  • How to Set Up Medical ID: Step-by-step instructions for entering medical details and emergency contacts.

  • How to Use Emergency SOS: Activating quick emergency calls and alerts for loved ones.

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Lesson Plan

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Objective of this lesson: Teach learners how to set up Medical ID and enable Emergency SOS on their iPhones to ensure safety in emergencies.

  1. Begin by explaining:

    • What’s Medical ID? Provides critical health information to first responders from your Lock Screen.

    • What’s Emergency SOS? Quickly connects you to emergency services and notifies your emergency contacts.

    • Why does it matter? These features can save lives by providing essential details during emergencies.

  2. Have the group follow the included step-by-step instructions for this skill.

  3. Try the included “Get Hands On” activities.

  4. Discuss the suggested Gluu Tips.

  5. Cover off glossary terms where needed.

  6. Check what your students have learned by referring to the “Check What You Know” slide. Now is a good time to pause for questions.

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