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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Education : Physical Education

485-218 Physical Education B7: Safety and First Aid

Credit Points:

8.3

Coordinator:

Stewart Dickinson

Timetable:

Summer or first or second semester

Contact:

A 3-hour lecture/workshop session each week

Objectives:

On completion of this subject students should be able to:

  • identify the major causes and nature of accidents which occur in schools; evaluate school locations as to their safety/hazard potential;

  • understand teachers' responsibilities in the event of emergencies and/or accidents in the school; and

  • demonstrate appropriate first aid techniques.

Content:

The principles and practice of safety and first aid; development of skills and understanding for accident prevention and emergency procedures in the school situation. Students undertake the St John Ambulance Association First Aid Certificate Level 2.

Assessment:

An assignment/project of approximately 1500 to 2000 words (50%); up to one hour of theory and practical examinations in first aid (50%).
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