First Aid for Yrs 3-6

First Aid in Schools Program for Students in Years 3 – 6

This Thursday 9th and Friday 10th May, students will be involved in a free First Aid in Schools Program run by St Johns Ambulance Victoria.  Each class will be attending a 45min session presented by one of their Community Education Officers.  Students in Foundation to Year Two are timetabled to attend at a later date (to be confirmed).

Years 3 – 4 

Students will revise ‘DRS’ which involves assessing for dangers, obtaining a response, and calling Triple Zero.  The main focus of this module will be demonstrating how to check airway and breathing and how to place a patient into the recovery position.  Students will then apply the knowledge they have learnt through an interactive game based on the DRSAB action plan.

Years 5 - 6

Reiterates the above information and incorporates a practical CPR component, guiding students through how to perform CPR and when it is required in a First Aid situation. Students will also participate in group problem-solving scenarios based on a variety of first aid situations allowing them to apply their knowledge.