First Aid Concepts, Objectives, and Principles
Quarter 4 Week 1 Day 1
PRAYER
Lord Jesus, I ask for Your help as I begin this new school year. Allow me to experience Your presence in the many blessings You put before me. Open my eyes to the new challenges and exciting opportunities that this new school year brings. Open my heart and mind to new friends and new teachers. Give me a generous spirit to be enthusiastic with my studies and courage to accept new opportunities. Help me to be attentive to my teachers and let me experience Your presence in my new friends. Jesus, inspire me to do my best this year! Amen
ATTENDANCE
DAY 1 Activity 1. "First-Aid Proficiency: Rate Your Knowledge"
The teacher will facilitate the checking of the result of the activity.
Ask the following questions:
1. How are your scores?
2. How does the result show your knowledge of first aid? 3. What are your realizations?
4. Refer to the interpretation from the category rating.
Lesson Purpose Activity 2: Video Analysis.
watch an excerpt video from Mr. Bean’s Episode “First Aid | Mr. Bean Official”
Guide Questions:
a. Based on the video, what are the things or actions you observed relevant to our topic?
b. What are the common mistakes in giving first aid shown in the video?
Unlocking Content Vocabulary
Accident - an unexpected event that causes injury or harm to people or property.
Emergency - a sudden threat to life or health needing quick action to stop more harm.
Emergency Action Principle - a set of quick and decisive steps during emergencies. It involves assessing the situation, prioritizing actions to prevent more harm, and providing first aid until professional help arrives.
First aider – someone who is trained to help injured or ill people in emergencies. They know basic first aid and can provide immediate care until medical help arrives.
First Aid – an immediate help provided to a sick or injured person until professional medical help arrives or becomes available.
Victim - someone who has been hurt or harmed and needs help.
First aid management – an immediate care and treatment provided to someone who has been injured or falls ill until professional medical help arrives. It involves assessing the situation, applying appropriate first aid techniques, and ensuring the safety and well-being of the person in need.
Injury – a physical harm to the body from accidents or harmful events, ranging from minor cuts to severe fractures, needing proper treatment based on severity
Signs- an observable indication of a medical condition or injury, such as changes in skin color, abnormal breathing, swelling, or bleeding.
Symptoms - a subjective experience indicating a medical condition or injury, such as pain, dizziness, or weakness.
SUB-TOPIC 1:
Immediate and Temporary Care Given While Waiting for Medical Assistance
Explicitation
First Aid is immediate and temporary care given to a person who suddenly gets ill or injured. It includes self-help and home care if medical assistance is unavailable or delayed. It can mean the difference between life and death in extreme cases. However, we must know the limits of the first aid we can give because improper first aid can do more harm than good in some instances. Anyone who gives first aid is a first aider.
Roles of First Aid:
● It is a bridge that fills the gap between the victim and the physicians
● It is not intended to compete with or to take the place of the services of the physician
● It ends when the services of the physicians begin.
Objectives of First Aid:
● To alleviate suffering
● To prevent added/further injury or danger
● To prolong life
Characteristics of a good First Aider:
● Gentle-does not cause pain and panic
● Observant-notices all signs.
● Resourceful-makes the best use of things at hand
● Tactful-do not frighten the victim
● Sympathetic comports and reassures
Worked Example
Activity 3: “Emergency Situation! What will I do?”
The class will be divided into groups with 4-5 members. Each group will brainstorm the necessary, immediate, and suitable course of action based on the situations given on the table.
Possible action to be taken for activity 3:
1. Immobilize the injured limb, if possible, apply ice or a cold pack to reduce swelling, and seek medical attention for further evaluation and treatment.
2. Apply direct pressure to the wound with a clean cloth or bandage, elevate the injured area if possible, and continue to apply pressure until bleeding stops or help arrives.
3. Call emergency services immediately, help the person sit or lie comfortably, and assist them in taking any prescribed medication, such as aspirin, if available.
4. Remove the person from the source of exposure, remove contaminated clothing, and rinse affected areas with plenty of water. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
5. Reach out to the child with a reaching object or throw them a flotation device, shout for help, and call emergency services immediately. If trained, perform water rescue techniques or CPR as needed.
Lesson Activity
Activity 4: "Identifying First Aid Champions: Who's Got It?"
Analyze the situations and answer the process questions that follow:
● Student A is very relaxed in controlling the bleeding on her classmate’s finger.
● Student B is insisting that her unconscious sister drink water
● Student C immediately brings her friend, who fell down the stairs, to the clinic.
● Student D makes use of his clean handkerchief to tie his best friend’s bleeding arm.
● Student E speaks comforting words to her cousin, who sprained his ankle while playing basketball.
Answer for Activity 4:
1. Student A is not effectively controlling the bleeding, so they are not a good first aider.
2. Student B is not a good first aider because they insist that their unconscious sister drink water, which could be harmful.
3. Student C is a good first aider because they took their friend, who fell down the stairs, to the clinic right away.
4. Student D is an excellent first aider should be calm, knowledgeable, caring, and quick to act.
5. Student E offers comfort but needs to take some steps to be a better first aid. The main goal of a first aider is to help injured people quickly and appropriately until medical help arrive
Activity 5: Express your Queries Direction:
1. Ask the students to study the steps in the Emergency Action Principles.
2. Allocate time for students to study and analyze the diagram.
3. Let the students categorize words and phrases into three columns: Known, Confused, and Unknown, regarding the Emergency Action Principle.
4. Please encourage students to actively participate in the discussion by inviting them to share their answers verbally in front of the class or by posting their responses on the board.
This interactive approach allows for peer learning and fosters a collaborative learning environment. Additionally, it provides opportunities for students to express their thoughts and insights, promoting engagement and a deeper understanding of the topic.
If possible, the facilitator for the discussion and demonstration of the Emergency Action Principle should be someone who is qualified and experienced in first aid, such as a Red Cross member, nurse, first aider, or physician.
What you have learned
In a one sheet of paper write something you understand about the lesson we discussed today.
Multiple Choice (Choose the correct answer)
2. Which of the following is NOT an objective of first aid?
a. Preserve life
b. Prevent further injury
c. Lessen pain
d. Perform surgery
3. When providing first aid, what should be your first step?
a. Comfort the victim
b. Call for help
c. Assess the scene for safety
d. Apply first aid immediately
4. What principle emphasizes protecting yourself and the injured person from further harm?
a. Comforting the victim
b. Providing timely care
c. Ensuring safety
d. Preserving life
5. Which of the following situations may require first aid?
a. Minor burns
b. Bleeding
c. Fainting
d. All of the above
Thank you!