First Aid in Schools

When it comes to teaching first aid skills, what better place to start than with our leaders of tomorrow? St John Ambulance NSW offers our First Aid in Schools program for free to all primary schools in New South Wales.

First Aid in Schools

When it comes to teaching first aid skills, what better place to start than with our leaders of tomorrow? St John Ambulance NSW offers our First Aid in Schools program for free to all primary schools in New South Wales.

Free School Offerings

First Aid in Schools

Face-to-face program

The First Aid in Schools Program is a free program we offer that teaches primary school children lifesaving skills to give them the confidence to act in an emergency. The program is delivered via a 60 minute face-to-face session run by St John Ambulance Educators.

Little First Aiders

Online program

The Little First Aiders eLearning platform is a free online platform which allows primary school students to learn basic first aid skills from a range of videos and activities. Once a school signs up to use the program, they will be provided with an access link and login details to show the platform in the classroom.

Every child in Australia should have access to vital first aid knowledge.

The First Aid in Schools program is a crucial part of our goal to empower people and communities to be confident, resilient and equipped to handle emergencies. This free program teaches lifesaving skills to primary school children, giving them the confidence to act in an emergency.

We’ll come to your school for a 45 or 60-minute session run by St John Ambulance Educators, and each child walks away with vital first aid knowledge.

"Absolutely wonderful! The program was well presented with practical activities for students to reinforce their learning of first aid. I would certainly recommend this program to any school"

- Heaton Public School, NSW

What type of skills are taught?

Our program is specifically designed to make learning vital and lifesaving skills fun and engaging for primary school aged children.

From recognising an emergency and calling 000, to treating nosebleeds, cuts and grazes, the First Aid in Schools program includes practical elements and activities for students. The program is suitable for Kindergarten through to Year 6, with slightly different modules offered for each stage group.

Stage 1 (Kindergarten, Year 1 & 2)

Module 1 - Action Plan 1

Purpose: Introduction to the St John Ambulance Action Plan

Outcome:

  • Recognising an emergency
  • Calling triple zero in the event of an emergency

 

Module 4 - Cuts, Grazes and Nose Bleeds

Purpose: Educate students on the importance of bleeding control from cuts, grazes and nose bleeds and how to recognise and treat someone suffering from shock

Outcome:

  • Provide awareness and skills required to manage someone bleeding and how to clean a wound
  • Recognise and treat someone suffering from shock

Stage 2 (Year 3 & 4)

Module 2 - Action Plan 2

Purpose: Create a sound level of the St John Ambulance Action Plan and the Recovery Position

Outcome:

  • Knowledge of DRSAB
  • Performing the recovery position

 

Module 5 - Bites and Stings

Purpose: Provide an understanding of the different types of bites and stings and the important skills required to provide assistance to the various insect and creature bites or stings.

Outcome:

  • Recognise the different types of bites and stings
  • How to manage the different types of bites and stings

 

Module 6 - Asthma

Purpose: To educate students on the triggers, signs and symptoms and treatment for an asthma attack

Outcome:

  • Recognise someone having an asthma attack
  • Learn how to treat someone having an asthma attack

Stage 3 (Year 5 & 6)

Module 3 - Action Plan 3

Purpose: To introduce CPR to the Action Plan

Outcome:

  • Revision of DRSABC + Recovery Position
  • Learn how to perform CPR

 

Module 7 - Allergies and Anaphylaxis

Purpose: To educate students on triggers, signs and symptoms and treatment for someone suffering from an allergic reaction or anaphylaxis.

Outcome:

  • Recognition of someone suffering from an allergic reaction or anaphylaxis
  • How to treat someone suffering from anaphylaxis with an EpiPen

 

Module 8 - Burns

Purpose: To educate students on triggers, signs and symptoms and treatment for someone suffering from an allergic reaction or anaphylaxis.

Outcome:

  • Recognise the different types of burns
  • How to manage someone with a burn
  • Recognise someone in shock and how to treat them

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FAQs

What should the students wear to the session?

We recommend comfortable, casual clothing like a sports uniform, because there will be practical elements to the training activities, such as bending, kneeling and lying on the floor.

We have some students with special needs. Can they join the session as well?

We will do everything possible to meet individual needs. Please get in touch to let us know of your requirements when you book your course: schoolsprogram@stjohnnsw.com.au.

Will the students receive a certificate after completing the session?

Yes, the students will receive a First Aid in Schools Certificate of Attendance after completing the session.

I’ve just completed the booking form for my school. What happens now?

Our First Aid in Schools team will contact you to finalise the details.

How many students can attend each session?

Sessions are taught to approximately 30 students at a time.

How much does it cost to enrol my school in the program?

First Aid in Schools is delivered completely free of charge to schools.

Where do you run the sessions?

A St John Ambulance NSW Educator will come to your school and deliver the session.

How long does the session go for?

For Stage 1 (Kindergarten, Year 1 & 2) it is a 45-minute session. For Stage 2 (Year 3 & 4) and Stage 3 (Year 5 & 6) they are 60-minute sessions.

I’m a parent of a student and would love our school to book in. How can I make this happen?

Contact our First Aid in Schools team by emailing: schoolsprogram@stjohnnsw.com.au and we can send you resources to show your child’s teacher all about the program and how to book.

What if our school is in a very remote location?

Do your St John Ambulance Educators have Working with Children Checks?

All St John Ambulance NSW Educators are vetted and trained:
      • Working with Children Check
      • Criminal Record Check
      • First Aid Qualification
      • First Aid in Schools Educator Accreditation Training

We’re a Child Safe Organisation


Protecting and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people is central to our culture and the way we operate. We are proud that St John Ambulance NSW is a Child Wise accredited Organisation.

Child Wise is an internationally recognised accreditation that is led by the Australian Childhood Foundation to assesses how organisations are performing against the national standards of child safety.

St John Ambulance NSW is committed to continuing to provide a safe space for all children and young people, whether they are learning lifesaving skills, volunteering with us or present to us in a medical emergency.

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