Year 9 · RSHE (PSHE) · beta

Staying safe and healthy: What do I need to know about basic first aid?

This unit teaches essential first aid skills for managing injuries and emergencies. Pupils learn to treat cuts, burns, fractures, sprains and stings, respond to heat imbalances, choking and anaphylaxis, and provide care for unconscious casualties confidently.

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Prior knowledge

  • Pupils should understand from Year 8 basic treatment for minor ailments and common injuries, and know when professional medical help is needed rather than self-care.
  • upils should be familiar with emergency procedures from earlier learning, including how to call 999, provide clear information to emergency services, and stay calm in urgent situations.
  • Pupils should know from previous units about personal safety and risk management, understanding the importance of assessing situations carefully before taking action to help others.

Source curriculum references

  • How to increase their personal safety in public spaces, including when socialising with friends, family, the wider community or strangers.
  • Pupils should learn ways of seeking help when needed and how to report harmful behaviour.
  • Basic treatment for common injuries and ailments.
  • Life-saving skills, including how to administer CPR.
  • The purpose of defibrillators, when one might be needed and who can use them.

Oak source metadata. DASKEREL has not independently verified school-level coverage.

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