Safety and First Aid In Basic Schools: The Role of Teacher As First Aider

Safety is the act of being free from danger and prevention of accident and property damage which may result from any unforeseen circumstances. On the other hand first aid is the immediate care given to any person who sustained either a minor or serious illness or injury in order to save life, prevent permanent impairment and to promote recovery. In this study, introduction; objectives of safety and first aid in basic schools; basics for safety and first aid; safety measures in basic schools; first aid in basic schools; importance of safety and first aid in basic schools; common emergency conditions in basic schools; requirements of first aid kit; the role of teacher in safety and first aid were discussed. It was concluded that all safety measures should be observed and all first aid requirements are provided in basic schools in order to maintain conducive atmosphere for effective teaching and learning processes. Provision of safety and first aid care by teachers also reduces unnecessary expenditure and cost healthcare services in basic schools. and recommended among others that school health services need to be fully equipped by providing first aid kits in schools along with separate sick bays to handle medical emergencies