First Aid in Schools Program
This free Program teaches primary school students on the importance of First Aid and what to do in an event of an emergency.
VIRTUAL PROGRAM DELIVERY
UPDATE 5 OCTOBER 2020: October and November dates are now open for booking.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the program will be delivered live via video conferencing.
About the Virtual Schools Program
In 2019, The St John Ambulance First Aid in Schools Program delivered free First Aid training to more than 174,000 Victorian Primary School Students at no cost to schools or parents and so far, we have taught more than 1 million children since the program started in 2013.
The knowledge and skills gained in our First Aid in Schools Program will develop First Aid awareness in school children and contribute to building a more resilient community. This learning is age-appropriate and integrates with the Victoria Curriculum F-10.The program has been adapted to suit a Virtual delivery using video conferencing platforms (Webex or Zoom) during the current pandemic, until a time when external visitors will be allowed back into schools.
The program has been adapted to:
- Suit delivery to a group of students in their own home (if students are learning remotely) or in their school classroom (if restrictions allow students to return to classroom-based learning)
- Be engaging and interactive, with lots of activities and games for the students to play
What your school needs to be able to run the Virtual First Aid program
As schools operate remotely in the current Stage 3/4 restrictions in Victoria, we are using online video conferencing for 2 way interaction between the First Aid Presenter and students.
If students are remote and learning at home (Virtual Remote), there are a couple of things your school will need to facilitate this program:
- Send links to your students to join the sessions from home
- Students will require a laptop/computer with webcam/tablet device
- Able to access platforms Webex or Zoom at your school (you are not required to set up accounts). Please note we are unable to facilitate Google Meet at this time.
If students are in the classroom (Virtual Classroom), there are a couple of things your school will need to facilitate this program:
- Teacher will require a laptop/computer with webcam/tablet device
- A large screen in the classroom so all students can view the Presenter
- Able to access platforms such as Webex at your school (you are not required to set up accounts). Please note we are unable to facilitate Google Meet at this time.
Note that sessions will not be recorded.
The St John Ambulance First Aid in Schools Program consists of the following groups:
Storytime
Through a storybook, the children will see how Johnny Bear identifies an emergency, puts the Danger, Response and Send for help strategy into action and helps call 000 in an informative session. Students will learn the first aid chant that will help them remember what to do in an emergency. Includes a fun quiz on first aid to get students up and involved.
Students learn how to spot DANGER in an emergency, RESPOND accordingly and SEND for help. They will be guided on what number to call and act out a scenario to get them comfortable calling 000 in real life. Students will play a fun and interactive game as teams compete in the first aid quiz. By the end of the program, students will leave with essential skills and knowledge which they can call upon in an emergency situation.
Following on from the Prep – Grade 2 modules, 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.
Reiterates the learning of standard modules 1 & 2, however incorporates a practical CPR component, guiding students through how to perform CPR and when it is required in a Frist 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.
