Introduction
Accidents happen in a split second. They are unplanned. Injury, illness, or even death can result. You may be talking and laughing while eating with friends. Suddenly, someone is choking. They have a completely blocked airway.
We sometimes go about our daily activities thinking, “I’ve got this.” We glance at our phone while driving. We may trip, fall, sprain an ankle, or burn ourselves doing everyday common tasks.
This lesson covers basic first aid steps to provide care for common injuries or illnesses.
Following successful completion of this lesson, students will be able to...
- Propose ways to prevent and treat injuries and other health problems.
- Determine when professional medical services may be needed for injury or other health problems.
- Describe first aid procedures.
- Examine barriers that may hinder a person from giving first aid.
Essential Questions
- How can I prevent injuries?
- When do I call 911 or seek professional medical services?
- How do I provide first aid for injuries and other health emergencies?
- How can I overcome my fear of providing first aid?
Enduring Understandings
- Knowledge of first aid, CPR/AED, and Heimlich Maneuver skills enables me to respond to emergency situations safely.
The above objectives correspond with the Alabama Course of Study: Health Education standards: 1.4, 1.4a, 1.4b, and 5.1.