Basic Aid Training
An American Red Cross Program for 4th & 5th Graders
5th Grade Health Standards
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Educational Objectives |
Health Standards |
Session 1: First Things First |
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Know the first rule for every emergency Understand the four-step Emergency Action Plan Know some things they should do in an emergency, when to get help, how to get help, and what to do until help arrives |
The following standards are covered in all sessions: 5.1.6 Describe ways to reduce risks related to common health problems among adolescents. 5.1.7 Discuss health problems that should be detected and treated early. 5.1.8 Describe how pathogens are related to the cause or prevention of disease. 5.2.2 Demonstrate the ability to utilize resources from home, school and community that provide valid health information. 5.2.4 Demonstrate the ability to locate health products and services. 5.2.6 Identify community sources of health services. 5.3.1 Demonstrate how to apply skills to manage stress. 5.3.3 Demonstrates how to avoid and reduce threatening situations. 5.3.4 Develop injury prevention and management strategies for personal and family health. 5.6.1 Demonstrate the ability to apply a decision-making process to health issues and problems individually and collaboratively. 5.6.2 Predict how decisions regarding health behaviors have consequences for self and others. |
Session 2: Rescue Breathing |
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Know Rescue Breathing Technique Know correct count for Rescue Breathing for Adult / Child / Infant |
See Session 1 |
Session 3: All Choked Up |
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Know ways to prevent a choking emergency Know first aid procedure for choking |
See Session 1 |
Session 4: Ouch! |
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Know ways to prevent wounds Know first aid for
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See Session 1 |
Session 5: Famous Fire Facts |
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Know some ways to prevent fires Knows ways to develop a Family Fire Escape Plan Know ways to prevent a burn Know how to classify burns and how to give First Aid for burns |
See Session 1 |
Session 6: Poison Patrol |
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Know some ways to prevent poisoning Be able to identify common household poisons |
See Session 1 |
Session 7: Just Say NO! |
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Know the basic types of drugs and their effects Be aware of health and safety dangers in use of alcohol, drugs and tobacco Know common reasons for defense against substance abuse. Know first aid for substance abuse emergencies |
See Session 1 and 5.4.1 Describe how the family, school and peers influence personal health and health behaviors. 5.4.3 Analyze how messages from media and other sources influence health behaviors. 5.5.6 Demonstrate refusal and negotiation skills to enhance health. 5.5.8 Demonstrate nonviolent strategies to resolve conflicts. 5.7.3 Demonstrate the ability to influence and support others in making positive health choices. |
Session 8: Water Whiz |
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Know ways to prevent drowning Know appropriate safety precautions for swimming, boating and ice skating/fishing Know appropriate rescue procedures for swimming, boating, and ice skating/fishing |
See Session 1 |
Session 9: Lost & Found |
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Know some ways to prevent getting lost Know how to make a preparation plan for the wilderness Know appropriate safety and rescue measures if lost |
See Session 1 |
Session 10: Cautious Kids |
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Know some ways to stay safe Know how to identify a stranger Know appropriate defense tactics for common tricks used by strangers to lure children Know appropriate action to take if abused |
See Session 1 and 5.5.6 Demonstrate refusal and negotiation skills to enhance health. 5.5.8 Demonstrate nonviolent strategies to resolve conflicts. |
Session 11: Safe Wheels |
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Know some ways to prevent motor vehicle injuries Know the importance of using safety belts, cycling helmets, and knee pads Know the rules for school bus safety, identify the danger zone Know some ways to prevent bicycle injuries know bicycle safety rules |
See Session 1 |
Session 12: Review and Test |
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Review all materials covered Be tested on material covered Receive participation or certification for class |
This session can be added if the teacher desires that a grade be given for the program. |
For American Red Cross certification a student must complete sessions 1-6 and 12.
Teachers may select do any of the sessions and students will be eligible for a participation certificate.
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