{"id":30888,"date":"2023-06-23T02:10:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-23T02:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/?p=30888"},"modified":"2024-04-23T02:17:37","modified_gmt":"2024-04-23T02:17:37","slug":"first-aid-and-schools-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/first-aid-and-schools-you-need-to-know","title":{"rendered":"First Aid and Schools \u2013 What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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First aid is important in any walk of life but is especially so for teachers who may need to lend immediate aid while waiting for professional help to arrive.\u00a0Unfortunately, the repetitive annual cycle of courses for teachers can drive the kind of complacency and wandering attention that airplane safety videos get from frequent travellers. You know the routine, try your best to fight distraction and pray that you never find yourself in the middle of a real emergency.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

By global standards, the Australian health system is well-funded and coordinated, but in an emergency, teachers and support staff need to be able to quickly and rationally act according to best practices. Doing so could be the difference between a minor and major incident. As we move into the season of school camps, celebrations and preparation for the year ahead, we\u2019ve compiled some useful information on first aid in schools that both educators and institutions can use.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What is First Aid?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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First aid<\/strong> <\/span><\/a>comprises<\/span> the first steps that a person takes <\/span>in response to illness or injury.<\/span> While some actions may seem intuitive, understanding the best course of action to take in <\/span>a <\/span>difficult<\/span> situation<\/span> can <\/span>keep a person safe<\/span> or<\/span> in the best possible condition until emergency services arrive.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Why is First Aid Important in Schools?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Knowing first aid can be beneficial in any circumstance, but in schools it is a non-negotiable requirement. It is the responsibility of schools and their teachers to be able to respond to incidents using the most effective methods available. This\u00a0isn\u2019t always easy when managing large groups of children. With a <\/span>first aid course<\/span> fresh in their minds, educators and support staff can engage in their training without becoming overwhelmed by the stress of the situation.<\/span><\/p>

Furthermore, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of students is critical in schools, and having properly stocked first aid kits<\/a> <\/strong>is critical for providing prompt care during accidents or illnesses. First aid kits in schools play a vital role in delivering immediate assistance and creating a secure learning environment.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Which First Aid Certifications do Teachers Need?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Much like other requirements for teachers, the first aid training mandated by each state and territory can vary, so it’s best to check the with your jurisdiction\u2019s teaching authority before starting a course. To use NSW as an example, the following courses are required by the Department of Education<\/span> (along with their course identifiers if applicable*):<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>