Congratulations to the 34 students who have completed their qualification in basic first aid! Leeds Beckett University delivered the training sessions during enrichment time on the 14th and 21st of March, and taught students how to provide appropriate first aid in an emergency.
Students learnt how to safely deal with a person in need using the “DRSABC” method, as well as how to put someone in the recovery position, how to use a defibrillator and how to respond to a person who is choking.
So what does “DRSABC” stand for in first aid?
Danger – check the danger to you, any bystander and then the injured/ill person.
Response – is the person conscious? Do they respond when you talk to them?
Send for help – call 999
Airway – is the person’s airway clear? Is the person breathing?
Breathing – check for breathing by looking for chest movements, listen by putting your ear near to their mouth and nose, and feel for breathing by putting your hand on the lower part of their chest.
CPR – if an adult is unconscious and not breathing, a first aider can begin CPR.
Well done to all those who took part, make sure you put your qualification to good use and log this on your CV/Unifrog!
