Health & First-Aid

Introduction

to

Grade: 12By: Joseph Brannigan

Expectations

This is NOT a free class period!

You MUST pass this class to walk on Graduation day!!!

Let’s make it a FUN experience!

What is Health & First Aid?

• What do I do if I roll or twist my ankle?

• What do I do If someone is unconscious?

• How do you treat minor injuries?

• What is CPR?

• What is a splint?

• When is it necessary to call 9-1-1?

• How do you treat a wound?

Help!!!

CALL9-1-1

Introduction• In this class you will be

learning the basic

procedures of Health &

First Aid.

• Instructions and Guidelines

by The American Red Cross

Association

• How to treat and protect cuts,

scrapes, tears, breaks, body

injuries and etc.

• How to properly perform CPR

to all ages.

• How to identify and classify

injuries.

Grading

• Attendance (10%) – Allowed 3 absences. 3 Lateness's,

after 3 Lateness's will result in an absence.

• Class work / Homework (10%) – Any work handed in

late will deduct in points.

• Tests & Quiz's (50%) – NO Make Ups!

• Projects (30%) – Will be done in class and out of class

Words to Know..

• What is First Aid?

The immediate care given to someone who becomes

injured or ill until regular medical care can be provided.

• What does Conscious mean?

It is when a person is aware of his or her surroundings.

• What does Unconscious mean?

It is when a person is unable to respond.

First Aid Kit• Gloves• Bandages• Band-Aids • Ointments• Alcohol Pads• Peroxide • Wraps• Scissors

First Aid Kit (cont.)• Everyone will be given a small individual first

aid kit.• Bring this to class everyday!• Keep it in your locker!• We will use the kits in class when needed for

lessons.• I will demonstrate the proper procedures and as a

class we will perform them.

WoundsLaceration

A cut in the skin that is usually deep enough to

require stitches

Abrasion

A scrape or brush burn

Puncture

A hole in the skin caused by a sharp object

NAME THAT WOUND

•Walking through your garage bare foot you stepped on a large nail.

•You’re preparing a meal while slicing a tomato your hand slips and the knife slices your hand

•Running to second base you slide head first and both your elbows slide and scrape the ground.Safe!!

What is CPR?

• CPR is defined as Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation

You must be certified to perform this act to avoid legal actions and liability suits.

• The next slide will have a video on the steps and procedures of how this task is performed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=5r7haVfZXek#t=55s

CHECK! CALL! CARE!

Sprains, Strains, & FracturesSprain

A stretch or tear of a ligament

(connects bone to bone)

Strain

A stretch or tear of a tendon

(connects bone to muscle)

Simple Fracture

A broken bone that does not break through the skin

Compound Fracture

A broken bone that breaks through the tissue and skin

Treatments•The RICE Method•R:Rest• I: Ice•C: Compression•E: Elevation

Fractures•Treatment for Fractures 1.Call 9112.Stabilize the victim until emergency care

arrives3.If you must move the victim because the

situation Becomes Unsafe, immobilize the injury.

•***Fractures Require Immediate Care

Overview

• Expectations• What is Health and Exercise• Introduction• Grading• Supplies• Basic information to be covered

Questions??

• If you have any questions feel free to talk to me after class or e-mail me at

• branni52@students.rowan.edu

• THANK YOU HAVE A GREAT DAY!