Staying safe and healthy: What do I need to know about basic first aid?
Staying safe and healthy: What do I need to know about basic first aid?
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Why this why now
As Year 9 pupils gain greater independence in social situations, sports and activities, they require practical first aid skills to respond effectively to injuries and emergencies. This unit provides essential, potentially life-saving knowledge, including CPR and the use of defibrillators, empowering pupils to act confidently in critical situations. At this developmental stage, pupils can understand emergency protocols and develop the composure needed to provide effective first aid.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils should understand from Year 8 basic treatment for minor ailments and common injuries, and know when professional medical help is needed rather than self-care.
- upils should be familiar with emergency procedures from earlier learning, including how to call 999, provide clear information to emergency services, and stay calm in urgent situations.
- Pupils should know from previous units about personal safety and risk management, understanding the importance of assessing situations carefully before taking action to help others.
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Why this why now
As Year 9 pupils gain greater independence in social situations, sports and activities, they require practical first aid skills to respond effectively to injuries and emergencies. This unit provides essential, potentially life-saving knowledge, including CPR and the use of defibrillators, empowering pupils to act confidently in critical situations. At this developmental stage, pupils can understand emergency protocols and develop the composure needed to provide effective first aid.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils should understand from Year 8 basic treatment for minor ailments and common injuries, and know when professional medical help is needed rather than self-care.
- upils should be familiar with emergency procedures from earlier learning, including how to call 999, provide clear information to emergency services, and stay calm in urgent situations.
- Pupils should know from previous units about personal safety and risk management, understanding the importance of assessing situations carefully before taking action to help others.
Staying safe and healthy: What do I need to know about basic first aid?
This unit teaches essential first aid skills for managing injuries and emergencies. Pupils learn to treat cuts, burns, fractures, sprains and stings, respond to heat imbalances, choking and anaphylaxis, and provide care for unconscious casualties confidently.
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