Should First Aid be introduced in schools and regular camps be organised for skill development.?

Answer 1

As a teacher of 1st Aid I do feel that in the first year of high school, all students should be taught basic 1st Aid (level 1) this includes;
Theory component;

First Aid practises
Unconscious Casualty Management
Severe Bleeding Management
External Bleeding management
Internal Bleeding Management
Wounds Management
Amputated part/s Management
Head injuries Management
Burns Management
Shock Management
Communicable Diseases
Blood spill procedures

Theory & Practical component;

Danger - Recognise dangers
Response - From casualty
Airways - Open Airways (clear any signs of blockages) & Look for signs of life
Breathing - Look, Listen & Feel for signs of Breathing (if breathing roll into Lateral/Recovery position, if not breathing commence CPR)
Compressions - CPR on Manikins (ratio of 2 breaths to 30 compressions)
How to apply Bandages and Slings

This then give the holder of Level 1 First Aid to understand what has to be done and able to assist with confidence.


The Final year of High Scholl/Collage should be level 2 First Aid
Theory component;

First Aid practises - Management
Cardiac Arrest - Management
Angina - Management
Heart Attack - Management
Stroke - Management
Convulsions & Seizures - Management
Diabetes crisis - Management
Impalment - Management
Spinal - Management
Blood nose - Management
Eye injuries - Management
Ear injuries - Management
Tooth knocked out - Management
Unconscious Casualty - Management
Severe Bleeding - Management
External Bleeding - Management
Internal Bleeding - Management
Wounds - Management
Amputated part/s - Management
Sprains - Management
Strains - Management
Dislocations - Management
Shock - Management
Poisions - Management
Asthma - Management
Choking - Management
Heat stroke - Management
Heat Exhaustion - Management
Hypothermia - Management
Emergency child birth - Management
Drugs & Alcohol overdose - Management
Pressure immobilisation - (snake, spider bites) - Management
Blood Spill Procedures
Communicable Diseases
Head injuries Management

Theory & Practical component;
Danger - Recognise dangers
Response - From casualty
Airways - Open Airways (clear any signs of blockages) & Look for signs of life
Breathing - Look, Listen & Feel for signs of Breathing (if breathing roll into Lateral/Recovery position, if not breathing commence CPR)
Compressions - CPR on Manikins (ratio of 2 breaths and 30 compressions)
Defibrillations - AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
How to apply Bandages and Slings

This gives the holder of Level 2 First Aid the skills to take
charge and prioritize what has to be done and know what to do, in a emergency situation.

Level 3 is all of level 2 and much more and the holder of a Level 3 is able to take charge and manage first aid facilities.

My colleagues and I have some concerns when some one can teach basic 1st Aid in a afternoon, it must really "be basic", and do they do a practical component, such as bandages, slings and most importantly CPR competently?

Answer 2

There are many skills I would like to see each person taught, and first aid/CPR is one. (Others include finances, job hunting, time management, career exploration, etc.)

The problem with doing it at school, of course, is logistics. What do we drop to make room for it, or do we make the school day or school year longer?

Considering that I can teach the Red Cross First Aid Basics class in three hours, and a far more in-depth class in about 5, it would not, in itself, take a lot of time.

Perhaps we could teach it as part of a personal care class? Except, locally, it already is! Huh!

Answer 3

Well for me the question is not "should"..but rather how can we convince the "big wigs" the necessity of introducing basic first aid classes...Since in these changing times of natural calamities and man made calamities (read terrorist attacks), increasing First Aid awareness as well as Trauma treatment can go a long way.

Answer 4

Yes I believe this should be introduced. I feel it is very important for everyone to at least know the basics of first aid and CPR as well. You never know when you will need it.

Answer 5

I think first aid should be mandatory in grade school. I would also like to see a class on maintaining a healthy body. Back health especially. If children were taught about lifting and excercise to promote a healthier body, there would be a lot less trouble when they reach adult hood.

Answer 6

Yes. Start it out as young childern and increase learning through school years. Also in the adult work force ongoing recert and updates as needed. Simple thing such as how to contact Medical and Rescue in time of an emergency (dialing 911)has proven that lives can be saves. Good luck on your quest.

Answer 7

yes i believe that first aid is important to be a class in school, you never know when your daughter/son might come across a choking person.

Answer 8

IT IS ALREADY IN SCHOOL BUT REQUIRE REGULAR CAMPS TO DEVELOP THE SKILL AMONG CHILDREN.

Answer 9

yes it is necessary to introduce first aid from the very begening

Answer 10

Great idea!!