Y5/6 (B): Lesson 4: First Aid: Basic life support

Learning what to do if a casualty is unresponsive and breathing normally, including putting the person into the recovery position and seeking medical help.

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Learning objective

  • To understand how to help someone who is unresponsive.

Statutory guidance

Basic first aid

Pupils should know:

  • How to make a clear and efficient call to emergency services if necessary
  • Concepts of basic first aid, for example dealing with common injuries, including head injuries.

Success criteria

Non-statutory guidance

Before the lesson

Main event

Vocabulary

Created by:
Kapow Primary, 
RSE & PSHE specialist
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