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St John Ambulance Australia SA Inc

FIRST AID IN SCHOOLS

HELPING KIDS STAY SAFE AND RESPOND SAFELY TO AN EMERGENCY

The First Aid in Schools (FAiS) program is built on empowering children to recognise and act in an emergency. St John SA believe you are never too young to learn first aid skills that could mean the difference between life and death. Delivered completely free of charge, our FAiS teaches South Australian primary school children lifesaving skills to give them the confidence to act in an emergency. A qualified St John SA First Aid Trainer visits schools and tailors the program to suit the age group. Students learn how to recognise an emergency, how to call 000 for an ambulance, manage a range of basic injuries, deal with an unconscious person, and for the older students, how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Aligned with core competencies identified within State and National Curriculum, children can develop their skills over time. Teaching first aid also provides a useful introduction for those that are interested in joining the St John SA Youth Development program. Upon completion, students receive a gift bag with educational tools to help them continue their learning beyond the classroom.

School participation

Volunteers

HOW IT WORKS

First Aid in Schools fits within the South Australian Curriculum, Standards and Accountability Framework and the Australian Curriculum: Health & Physical Education Learning Area. 21 SCHOOLS INVOLVED Children enjoy the interactive, group-based training which encourages peer-supported learning. The program is reflective of school grades for age-appropriate first aid training delivery. 4,183 GRADUATES Student graduates

A team of specialist trainers instills the skills and confidence to respond safely to emergencies, with students able to continue an interest through St John SA Youth Development program. 2 TRAINERS 2 Female 1 STAFF COORDINATOR (0.4 FULL TIME EQUIVALENT)

• Sessions of 45 minutes to 2 hours. • Starts with the basics: identifying danger, checking for response and calling Triple Zero (000), through to specific incidents common with children, like anaphylaxis, asthma and choking. • Interactive group-based training techniques encourage peer-supported learning. • Program is divided into school grades: R-2, 3-4, 5-6, and 7. • Available in public and private primary schools.

Training hours

5,228 CLASSROOM EDUCATION HOURS

Register your school: www.firstaidinschools.org.au Donate: www.stjohnsa.com.au/donate