What is included in a session?
Guided by a facilitator, students will acquire knowledge on how to respond to a variety of first aid incidents. The sessions will inlcude videos, scenarios, practical based acitivies to put their skills to the test, and question and answer opportunities throughout.
The content covered will include a combination of the following first aid topics:
Mental Health Awarness First Aid
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological and social wellbeing. It affects how we think, feel, and act, and is important at every stage of life.
Topics covered include:
- What mental health is
- Mental Health Statistics
- Mental Health Conditions
- Supporting somebody with their mental health
Physical First Aid
Our physical health is an important part of our overall wellbeing. Knowing what to do, in a first aid incident, could potentially save someone’s life, be that a friend, or someone in your community.
Topics covered may include:
- Primary Survey
- How to put someone in the Recovery Position
- How to carry out CPR
- Treating a severe bleed by applying a dressing
Street Violence First Aid
Young people's exposure to street violence is on the rise. Having the knowledge and skills to respond effectively to these incidents, could help save a life.
Topics covered may include:
- Treating a catastrophic bleed such as a knife wound, including the use of a Tournikey
- How to respond to an alcohol poisoning or spiking incident
- How to respond to a drug poisoning incident
All of our sessions are organised and delivered by our team of Young Responder experts. The team is made up of both coordinators who liaise with the schools to tailor the programme to the students needs; and facilitators, who will attend and run the face to face session in schools.
Whilst the sessions are in progress teachers should remain present to ensure that all pupils needs can be accomodated.
"My favorite thing is watching students, engage and participate excitedly in providing first-aid, help and support."
Shefali Khanom - Young Responders Facilitator