Introduction
to
Health & First-Aid
Grade: 12
By: Joseph Brannigan
Expectations
This is NOT a free class period!
You MUST pass this class to walk on Graduation
day!!!
Let’s make it a FUN experience!
What is Health & First Aid?
Help!!!
• What do I do if I roll or
twist my ankle?
• What is a splint?
• What do I do If someone
is unconscious?
• When is it necessary to
call 9-1-1?
• How do you treat minor
injuries?
• How do you treat a
wound?
• What is CPR?
CALL
9-1-1
Introduction
• In this class you will be
• How to treat and protect
learning the basic
cuts, scrapes, tears, breaks,
procedures of Health &
body injuries and etc.
First Aid.
• Instructions and Guidelines
by The American Red Cross
Association
• How to properly perform
CPR to all ages.
• How to identify and classify
injuries.
Grading
• Attendance (10%) – Allowed 3 absences. 3 Lateness's,
after 3 Lateness's will result in an absence.
• Class work / Homework (10%) – Any work handed in
late will deduct in points.
• Tests & Quiz's (50%) – NO Make Ups!
• Projects (30%) – Will be done in class and out of class
Words to Know..
• What is First Aid?
The immediate care given to someone who becomes injured or
ill until regular medical care can be provided.
• What does Conscious mean?
It is when a person is aware of his or her surroundings.
• What does Unconscious mean?
It is when a person is unable to respond.
First Aid Kit
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Gloves
Bandages
Band-Aids
Ointments
Alcohol Pads
Peroxide
Wraps
Scissors
First Aid Kit (cont.)
• Everyone will be given a small individual first
aid kit.
• Bring this to class everyday!
• Keep it in your locker!
• We will use the kits in class when needed for
lessons.
• I will demonstrate the proper procedures and as a
class we will perform them.
Wounds
Laceration
A cut in the skin that is usually deep enough to
require stitches
Abrasion
A scrape or brush burn
Puncture
A hole in the skin caused by a sharp object
• Walking through your garage
bare foot you stepped on a
large nail.
• You’re preparing a meal while
slicing a tomato your hand
slips and the knife slices your
hand
• Running to second base you
slide head first and both your
elbows slide and scrape the
Safe!!
ground.
What is CPR?
• CPR is defined as Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
You must be certified to perform this act to
avoid legal actions and liability suits.
• The next slide will have a video on the steps and
procedures of how this task is performed.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage
&v=5r7haVfZXek#t=55s
CHECK! CALL! CARE!
Sprains, Strains, &
Fractures
Sprain
A stretch or tear of a ligament
(connects bone to bone)
Strain
A stretch or tear of a tendon
(connects bone to muscle)
Simple Fracture
A broken bone that does not break through the skin
Compound Fracture
A broken bone that breaks through the tissue and skin
Treatments
• The RICE Method
• R:Rest
• I: Ice
• C: Compression
• E: Elevation
Fractures
• Treatment for Fractures
1. Call 911
2. Stabilize the victim until emergency care
arrives
3. If you must move the victim because the
situation Becomes Unsafe, immobilize the
injury.
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***Fractures Require Immediate Care
Overview
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Expectations
What is Health and Exercise
Introduction
Grading
Supplies
Basic information to be covered
Questions??
• If you have any questions feel free to talk to me after
class or e-mail me at
• branni52@students.rowan.edu
• THANK YOU HAVE A GREAT
DAY!