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‘ABC for Life’ – Teaching Basic Life Support in Primary Schools

‘ABC for Life’ – Teaching Basic Life Support in Primary Schools. Teacher training session. Session timeline. Aims & Objectives. Teach life saving skills in schools Instruct 11 year old children year BLS Early commencement of ‘chain of survival’

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‘ABC for Life’ – Teaching Basic Life Support in Primary Schools

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  1. ‘ABC for Life’ – Teaching Basic Life Support in Primary Schools

  2. Teacher training session

  3. Session timeline

  4. Aims & Objectives • Teach life saving skills in schools • Instruct 11 year old children year BLS • Early commencement of ‘chain of survival’ • Increase the chances of individuals surviving a heart attack

  5. Background • In NI heart disease kills 1 in 3 men. • Less than 1% of the population know BLS • 70 - 75% at home

  6. The ABC for Life Programme • Set up 2004 • Official charity status ‘ABC for life association’ in 2008 • 450 schools enrolled to date • Training ongoing • Resources / training provided to schools free of charge • Equipment stays in schools for future training • Refresher courses provided annually

  7. Launch day - 2004

  8. The ABC for Life Programme • Instruct P7 pupils BLS • Pyramidal approach of medical students / teachers / P7 pupils • Train a generation of young people life saving skills

  9. How It Works

  10. Equipment provided • Little Anne manikin • Lungs / wipes • Teachers training manual • Instructional video clipson CDROM • Teachers feedback forms • Important contact details • Certificates for pupils

  11. Syllabus

  12. Videos

  13. Certificate

  14. Website www.qub.ac.uk/abcforlife

  15. Research summary • Nationally and internationally published • 11 year olds can acquire theoretical knowledge • Retain skills at least 6 months following training • Theory better in 13 yr olds, no diff in practical skills • Emphasis on ‘life-long’ learning • No difference in teacher vs doctor led training • Reduced anxieties • Increased willingness to help

  16. 4 stage approach

  17. Viewing of materials / CPR video(10 mins)

  18. Small group CPR session(30 mins)

  19. Viewing of recovery position video(10 mins)

  20. Small group recovery position session(15 mins)

  21. Care of manikin and materials • Face should be cleaned between each user • Lungs should be changed between each session and discarded • Manikins face should be thoroughly cleaned after each session • Manikin should be handled with care • Store in blue bag • Replacement lungs via website www.qub.ac.uk/abcforlife

  22. Changing lungs • Demonstration by medical students • Open chest by removing the ‘skin’ from the sides • Remove manikins face • Remove bottom of lungs from attachment • Pull mouth piece off by dislodging the jaw • Remove and dispose of lungs • Attach new lungs to the jawbone and reinsert • Fix lung to bottom of attachment • Replace ‘skin’ and check lungs are inflating

  23. Summary • Should feel competent to perform BLS independently • Should feel confident to conduct your own training session • Please contact us if you have any questions via website / email address • Let us know how your training goes / outcomes • Thanks and good luck!

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