Primary 5 to 7 participated in a workshop to learn basic first aid skills today.
We practiced how to use DR – ABC to carry out a primary survey to quickly assess the situation and the casualty:
- Danger
- Responsiveness
- Airway
- Breathing
- CPR
We then watched a demonstration video (first aid for kids – Lesson 1-DR ABC & Recovery Position (youtube) – Ecosia – Web) on how to place an unconscious, breathing casualty into the recovery postion. We practiced on each other to use this life saving skill.
Next up was learning what to do if someone faints. We learned the causes of fainting and the fainting treatment to direct blood flow into the core body.
We then looked at cuts. We found out there are two reasons to do so:
- To apply pressure to reduce blood loss
- To reduce the risk of infection getting into the wound.
The boys and girls practice bandaging a cut to the hand, arms and head in pairs. using a roller bandange. It’s safe to say they enjoyed this activity very much!
We used a lot of resources from KS2 First Aid Lesson Plans and Teaching Resources | St John Ambulance | St John Ambulance (sja.org.uk) which can be used at home too.
UNCRC Rights of the Child – Article 6: Life, Survival & Development
