Emergency Aid - NOTES
There are now activities available on Programmes Online to help Leaders train and assess young people for the first three stages of this Activity Badge. When searching on Programmes Online use the words 'emergency aid' in the keyword search box. The material includes session notes, scenarios, activity suggestions, quizzes, word searches and other games designed to reinforce the learning.
The St John Ambulance produce a resource which you can use, either to supplement the material on Programmes Online or instead of it: St John Ambulance Young Lifesaver Award Scheme Key Stage 2 (Junior). For further details check their website: http://www.sja.org.uk/training/courses/schools/YLteacherguide.asp . This resource, including a useful video, is priced in the region of £80.00.
The Red Cross, who have helped us develop the Emergency Aid Staged
Activity Badge, will also have a schools resource available in the near
future and we will publicise this as soon as we have more information.
If you have any questions about the requirements of the Emergency Aid Staged Activity Badge, please contact the Programme Team at Gilwell Park. Leaders are asked not to assume prior knowledge when taking young people through the requirements of each stage. Please observe the recommended timings and cover the full syllabus using instructions, games and exercises to reinforce the learning.
For stages 1 - 3 ongoing assessment is acceptable.
For stages 4 and 5 a more structured assessment is recommended to test knowledge
Emergency Aid - Stage 1
This is designed for Beaver Scouts aged 6 – 8, but can be undertaken by members of other sections. It requires between 1 and 2 hours of activity/learning and should be trained and assessed by an adult or Young Leader familiar with the resource material.
The sessions should include a variety of methods to make the session interesting – and these can be used at other times in the Programme to reinforce the learning.
Complete the requirements below.
1. Understand and recognise dangers in the house and outside.
Young people should understand what accidents are, how they happen and how they might be prevented.
Resources on Programmes Online include:
- Session Notes
- 3 pictures which the young person can spot and identify the dangers.
- An activity to set up a ‘danger room’ where young people spot dangers and suggest how they are put right.
2. Know what to do at the scene of an accident.
Young people should know what actions to take when faced with the sort of accident that might happen when they are with friends.
Resources on Programmes Online include:
- Session Notes
- Three scenarios - a potential broken arm, a cut finger and a bang on the head. Each scenario can be explored, with the young people telling of their own experiences. The session leader can then explain what the injury is and what can be done. The scenarios can then be acted out to reinforce the learning.
- A diagram of a skeleton
3. Know how to open an airway.
Know the simple process of putting the head back to open the air passageway of an unconscious casualty.
Resources on Programmes Online include:
- Session notes
- a simple scenario which introduces the first 3 points of DRAB which can be acted out to reinforce the learning
4. Know how to treat minor cuts, scratches and grazes.
Understand the importance of thorough hand washing before treating any wound. Know how to use wound-cleaning wipes and apply a plaster to a minor cut.
Resources on Programmes Online include:
- Session notes.
- An activity to show how to wash hands effectively.
Emergency Aid - Stage 2
This stage is designed for Cub Scouts aged 8 – 10 but can be undertaken by members of the other sections if they have had no previous training. It requires between 2 and 3 hours of training and activities and should be assessed by an adult or Young Leader with First Response or equivalent external qualifications familiar with the resource material.
Sessions should include a variety of methods including games, quizzes and scenarios; these can be used at other times to reinforce the learning. Do not assume prior learning at any stage. First Aid needs to be rehearsed and practiced so that the skills and responses become second nature.
1. Know what to do at the scene of an accident.
Know the actions that can be taken when faced with the sort of accident that might happen when they are in the street or at home.
Resources on Programmes Online include:
- Session notes
- Put into the correct order the response
- Scenarios
2. Know how to get help from the emergency services.
Know how to contact and pass information to the emergency service.
Resources on Programmes Online include:
- Session notes
- Sample emergency phone call of an incident
- Scenarios for young people to view before explaining what they have seen to an ‘operator’.
- Memory relay games to help remember then impart information.
3. Know how to clear an airway and place in the recovery position.
Know how to open an airway by tilting back the head, the technique for rescue breaths and placing a casualty into the recovery position.
Resources on Programmes Online include
- Session notes
- Practice opening the airway session
- Testing knowledge
4. Know how to deal with minor bleeding.
Know how to prevent the wound from becoming infected, and to control any bleeding
Resources on Programmes Online include:
- Session notes
- Correct order of treatment test
- True and false statements
5. Know how to deal with major bleeding
Know how to control he bleeding, prevent infection, prevent shock and get the casualty to hospital
Resources on Programmes Online include:
- Session notes
- Correct order of treatment test
- True and false statements
6. Know how to deal with burns and scalds
Know how to cool the burn, prevent infection, treat any shock and seek medical help.
Resources on Programmes Online include:
- Session notes
- Correct order of treatment test
- True and false statements
A
young person holding a first aid award covering this or a similar
syllabus from a recognised First Aid provider (such as the Young Life
Savers key stage 2 [8 – 11yrs] or the Save a Life from the British Red
Cross) automatically qualifies for this stage of the award.
Emergency Aid - Stage 3
This stage has been designed for Scouts aged 10 – 14, and requires between 4 and 5 hours of training and activities and should be assessed by an adult with current experience of First Aid training, who holds a First Response or equivalent external qualification and is familiar with the resource material.
Sessions should include a variety of learning methods including quizzes, scenarios and games, which can be used at other times to reinforce learning. Do not assume prior learning at any stage, the skills learnt should be rehearsed and practiced so that the skills and responses become second nature.
1. Know what to do at the scene of an accident.
Know how to deal with any impending danger, assess the incident, call the emergency services, get help from others and give emergency aid.
Resources on Programmes Online include:
- Session notes
- 2 illustrated scenarios (girl lying in the road, and a casualty fallen from steps)
- Definition cards for learning the meaning of key words.
2. Know when and how to contact the Emergency Services.
Know how to contact and pass information to the emergency service.
Resources on Programmes Online include:
- Session notes
- Sample emergency phone call of an incident
- Scenarios for young people to explaining to an ‘operator’.
3. Be able to respond to the needs of an unconscious patient. Know how to open an airway, give CPR and how to place in the recovery position.
Resources on Programmes Online include:
- Session notes
4. Know how to deal with major bleeding.
Know how to control bleeding, prevent infection, prevent shock and get the casualty to hospital
Resources on Programmes Online include:
- Session notes
- Correct order of treatment test
- True and false statements
5. Know how to deal with burns and scalds.
Know how to cool the burn, prevent infection, treat any shock and seek medical help.
Resources on Programmes Online include:
- Session notes
- Correct order of treatment test
- True and false statements
6. Know how to safeguard against the effects of heat. Know how to recognise and treat heat exhaustion.
Know how to avoid sunburn and dehydration, the need to replace lost fluid and if required seek medical help. Recognise heat exhaustion, the need to cool the casualty and to replace lost fluids and the urgent need for hospitalisation.
Resources on Programmes Online include:
- Session notes
- Correct order of treatment test
- True and false statements
7. Know how to safeguard against the effects of cold. Know how to recognise and treat hypothermia.
Know how to avoid getting cold when on an activity and be able to recognise the early signs of hypothermia. Know how to prevent the casualty’s temperature falling further, make the casualty feel warmer and seek medical help if required.
Resources on Programmes Online include:
- Session notes
- Correct order of treatment test
- True and false statements
8. Recognise the symptoms of shock and how to treat a casualty.
Know how to treat the obvious causes if shock, improve circulation and get the casualty to hospital
Resources on Programmes Online include:
- Session notes
- Correct order of treatment test
- True and false statements
9. Know how to deal with choking.
Know how to clear obstructions from throat and if necessary get the casualty to hospital. This session covers the treatment for an adult and child over years.
Resources on Programmes Online include:
- Session notes
- Correct order of treatment test
- True and false statements
A
young person holding a first aid award covering this or a similar
syllabus from a recognised First Aid provider (such as the Young Life
Savers key stage 3) automatically qualifies for this stage of the
award.
Emergency Aid - Stage 4
Complete the requirements below.
- Know what to do at the scene of an accident.
- Know when and how to contact the Emergency Services.
- Be able to respond to the needs of an unconscious patient. Know how to open an airway, give CPR to both an adult and a child and how to place in the recovery position.
- Know how to deal with both minor cuts and bleeding and major bleeding injuries
- Know how to deal with burns and scalds.
- Know how to safeguard against the effects of heat. Know how to recognise and treat heat exhaustion.
- Know how to safeguard against the effects of cold. Know how to recognise and treat hypothermia.
- Recognise the symptoms of shock and how to treat a casualty.
- (Know how to deal with choking)
- (Know the common medication procedures used by individuals with asthma and how to deal with an asthma attack)
- (Know how to recognise the symptoms of a heart attack and take appropriate action)
- Know how to deal with an injury to the head
- (Know how to deal with a casualty with a suspected spinal injury)
- Recognise the signs of a fracture and soft tissue injuries and how to protect from further injury or pain.
- Know the signs and symptoms of Meningitis and the action to take.
This stage requires 8 hours of training and activity and should be trained and assessed by arrangement with an adult holding a full First Aid qualification and validated skills from the Adult Training Scheme in Presenting and Facilitating. Alternatively, a qualified First Aid Trainer from an externally recognised organisation may fulfil this role.
A person holding a first aid award covering this or a similar syllabus from a recognised First Aid provider (such as the Young Life Savers key stage 3 [14 plus] automatically qualifies for this stage of the award.
This award exceeds the requirements of First Response and is a suitable alternative to the Young Leaders module K First Aid Master Class.
Emergency Aid - Stage 5
Complete the requirements below.
- Know what to do at the scene of an accident.
- Know when and how to contact the Emergency Services.
- Be able to respond to the needs of an unconscious patient Know how to open an airway, give CPR to adults, children and infants and how to place in the recovery position.
- Know how to deal with both minor cuts and bleeding and major bleeding injuries
- Know how to deal with burns and scalds.
- Know how to safeguard against the effects of heat. Know how to recognise and treat heat exhaustion.
- Know how to safeguard against the effects of cold. Know how to recognise and treat hypothermia.
- Recognise the symptoms of shock and how to treat a casualty.
- Know how to deal with choking.
- Know the common medication procedures used by asthmatics and how to deal with an asthma attack)
- Know how to recognise the symptoms of a heart attack and take appropriate action.
- Know how to deal with an injury to the head. Know hot to treat a casualty with a suspected spinal injury.
- Recognise the signs of a fracture and how to protect from further injury or pain.
- Know how to recognise the symptoms of a stroke and take appropriate action.
- Know how to recognise a range of muscular and skeletal injuries and how to protect from further injury and pain.
- Know how to recognise and deal with a range of other medical conditions including Anaphylaxis, Angina, Cramp, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Febrile Convulsions and Meningitis.
Note: This stage requires 16 hours of training and activity and should be trained and assessed by a holder of a current externally recognised First Aid Trainer qualification.
A person holding a first aid award cover this or a similar syllabus from a recognised First Aid provider (such as the British Red Cross Practical First Aid) automatically qualifies for this stage of the award.
