First Aid in Schools

St John Ambulance (NSW) is committed to promoting the importance of first aid in our community and believes there is no better place to start than in our schools. Every child in Australia should have access to vital first aid knowledge and with the First Aid in Schools program this is possible.

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.

What type of skills are taught?

The program is specifically designed with the children’s learning in mind. It is interactive and fun while also imparting a key set of skills that will empower young people with the confidence and ability to act in an emergency.

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
Calling triple zero in the event of an emergency

Module 5 – Bites and Stings

Purpose: Erovide 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:

Recognising someone having an asthma attack
How to treat someone having an asthma attack

Stage 3 (Year 5 & 6)

Module 2 - Action Plan 3

Purpose: To introduce CPR to the Action Plan

Outcome:

Snapshot/ revision of DRSAB + Recovery Position
CPR practical

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 the different types of burns and how to manage burn injuries.

Outcome:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Have some questions about the St John Ambulance First Aid in Schools Program? Visit our First Aid in Schools FAQ’s section to find the answers to the most commonly asked questions.

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If you can’t find an answer to your question simply reach out to our First Aid in Schools team on 1300 ST JOHN or schoolsprogram@stjohnnsw.com.au