Lesson on First Aid: Objectives of First Aid for Primary 1

Hello, young learners! Welcome back to Primary 1 Basic Science and Technology. In our previous lesson, we learned about Lesson on Uses of Software for Primary 1. Today, we’re going to learn about First Aid.

Objectives

By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

• Write the meaning of First Aid.
• List 3 objectives of First Aid.

First Aid

First Aid is the immediate help given to an injured or sick person before professional medical treatment is available. [[1]]

What is First Aid?

First Aid is like giving a helping hand to someone who needs it right away, before a doctor can get there. It’s about doing simple things to make someone feel better and keep them safe until they can get proper medical care.

Objectives of First Aid

The main objectives of First Aid are:

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• Prevent further harm or injury: This means doing things to stop the injury from getting worse, like stopping bleeding or preventing someone from moving if they have a broken bone.
• Preserve life: This means doing things to keep someone alive, like giving them CPR if they’re not breathing or controlling bleeding if they’re losing a lot of blood.
• Promote recovery: This means doing things to help someone get better, like cleaning a wound or applying a bandage.
• Provide comfort and reassurance: This means being kind and gentle to someone who is hurt or sick and making them feel safe and secure.

Evaluation Questions

Now that you’ve learned about First Aid, let’s see if you can answer these questions:

1. What is the meaning of First Aid?
2. Mention 3 objectives of First Aid?
3. What are some examples of First Aid that you can do?
4. Why is it important to learn First Aid?
5. Can you think of a time when you might need to use First Aid?

Conclusion

First Aid is an important skill to learn because it can help you save lives in an emergency. Remember, it’s about doing simple things to help someone who is hurt or sick. Keep practicing what you’ve learned today, and you’ll be ready to help someone in need! Don’t forget to check the comments section if you have any questions, and use the navigation to move to the next lesson. See you in the next lesson!