2020 School & Teacher First Aid Education & Compliance Guide

FAIS 11 The FAiS program is provided free of charge to schools and students, and in addition to gaining invaluable knowledge and skills, each child will receive a gift bag with contents that encourage learning retention and engagement with the first aid topic.

First Aid in Schools

Overview

The First Aid in Schools (FAiS) program provides free first aid education to South Australian primary school children. Tailored to suit each year level, a qualified St John First Aid Trainer will come to your school to teach students a range of vital first aid skills. Each session ranges from 30 to 90 minutes and can be adjusted to suit the age of the students and your school’s lesson times. It is recommended that students go through the FAiS program each year to refresh their skills and build on their knowledge.

The program is specifically designed with the kids’ learning in mind. It is interactive, fun and promises to impart a key set of skills that will empower young people with the ability to act in case of an emergency. Since commencement in 2013, St John SA has taught more than 80,000 South Australian primary school students the lifesaving skills of first aid. How to get involved

Emerging issues

What’s in it for the kids... Lifesaving skills: • How to call an ambulance • Danger assessments and personal safety - what to look out for and what to do • Dealingwith an unconscious person Reports from St John First Aid in Schools Trainers have demonstrated that the benefits of students participating in the program are undeniable. For students residing in lower socioeconomic areas, this has been particularly apparent. Reports indicate these children are likely to be exposed to more violence and more situations where first aid intervention may be needed. The program has been able to empower these children with the skills and knowledge to help a family member or friend in distress and respond in a calm way.

It is almost a certainty that at some stage we will all be presented with a scenario that requires first aid treatment. Whether that be a need for personal treatment, or aiding a friend, a family member or indeed a stranger: Having first aid knowledge and skills could mean the difference between life and death. FAiS is one of our many charitable programs and is funded through our commercial activity, generous sponsors and donations.

Proud supporters

• Recovery position demonstration and practice • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (fromyear 5/6+) • Managing injuries, bleeding and possible fractures • How to treat bites and stings • What to dowhen someone is choking First aid gift bag: • Interactive first aidworkbook • Emergency assistance fridgemagnet • Encouragement letter to parents • Stationery items • Certificate of achievement

FREE FIRST AID IN SCHOOLS

Find out more and enquire online on our dedicated website firstaidinschools.org.au or call 1300 78 5646 to book