Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Primary 6

TERM: 2^nd Term

WEEK: 9

CLASS: Primary 6

AGE: 11 years

DURATION: 40 minutes of 2 periods each
DATE:

SUBJECT: Prevocational Studies

TOPIC:       -    First Aid box

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to

1. Define first aid and first aid box
2. Describe who a first aider is
3. List the contents of the first aid box and their uses
4. Describe how simple first aid is applied on an accident victim

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, playway method, questions and answers, demonstration.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: chart showing first aid box and its contents, real objects in the first aid box e.g cotton wool, Methylated spirit, Gentian Violet etc

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1 and 2:

NOTE

Meaning of first aid, first aid box and first aider

First aid can be defined as an emergency care or treatment given to an ill or injured person before regular medical aid can be obtained

First aid box can be defined as a box containing equipment needed to give immediate medical help in an emergency.

A first aider is someone who is qualified to give first aid treatment in the event of an injury or illness.

Contents of the first aid box and their uses

1. A box of adhesive dressing (Plasters) of different sizes for covering small wounds.
2. Blunt-ended scissors for cutting bandage of plaster.
3. Antiseptic lotion to use with the cotton wool and antiseptic wipes.
4. Cotton wool for cleaning cuts and gauzes.
5. Some triangular bandages to several safety pins for making a sling or emergency bandage.
6. Sterile dressings (field dressings) of various sizes for covering wounds. Sterile eye dressings with bandage attached for eye injuries.
7. Aspirin or paracetamol preferably sealed in foil to give longer shelf life.
8. Anti-histamine cream for insect bites and stings.
9. Tweezers for removing splinters.
10. Tubular gauze bandages for finger injuries and applicator tongs.
11. Two or three crepe or conforming bandages for sprains and for wounds in awkward places such as elbows and ankles.

The teacher describes simple first aid treatment.

BURNS

5. Place the burned area under running cool water for at least 5 minutes to reduce swelling.
6. Apply an antiseptic spray, antibiotic ointment, or aloe vera cream to soothe the area.
7. Loosely wrap a gauze bandage around the burn.
8. To relieve pain, take acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or naproxen.

BRUISES

1. Rest the bruised area, if possible.
2. Ice the bruise with an ice pack wrapped in a towel. Leave it in place for 10 to 20 minutes. Repeat several times a day for a day or two as needed.
3. Compress the bruised area if it is swelling, using an elastic bandage. Don't make it too tight.
4. Elevate the injured area.

CUTS

1. Wash your hands. This helps avoid infection.
2. Stop the bleeding.
3. Clean the wound.
4. Apply an antibiotic or petroleum jelly.
5. Cover the wound.
6. Change the dressing.
7. Get a tetanus shot.
8. Watch for signs of infection.

EVALUATION:    1. Define these terms

1. first aid
2. first aid box
3. first aider
4. Enumerate ten content of the first aid box and state their uses
5. How do you administer treatment on a person who had
6. a cut
7. burns
8. bruises

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the pupils positively and marks their books