First Aid Kits

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First Aid Provision Module:    English    Khmer
Problems addressed:
1. Introduction

Small accidents can easily happen at school and if injuries are not properly treated, students can become sick. Therefore, using a First Aid kit is very important. This module seeks to give support to school management and teachers in the provision of First Aid in their school.

2. Primary Objectives

Schools provide first aid treatment to children who become sick or who experience minor accidents in and around the school.

3. Target group

All school children and teachers who need some first aid assistance due to sickness and minor accident and injuries.

4. Information on Implementation

ESCUP supported cluster schools can select this activity to be included in their improvement plans. After review and approval of the plan, the school director calls a meeting with all teachers to explain that the school will have a First Aid kit in order to provide first aid treatment to children who become sick or who have small accidents/injuries. The following steps are important for successful implementation:

  • Training on using the First Aid kit will be organised. First Aid training may be provided by a nurse from the local health centre or district hospital. Selected teachers are trained on the technical aspects of using materials from the First Aid kit and learn to recognize symptoms of common diseases, and so be able to alert medical services in time.
  • The school will have to appoint one member of staff to take responsibility for the First Aid kit.
  • The school staff member in charge should purchase new materials in order to keep the First Aid kit complete; cluster budget can be utilized for this purpose. S/he will prepare the forms to record the use of First Aid materials.
  • The school director will monitor the First Aid kit and the activities of the teacher who is responsible for the First Aid kit. S/he explains that all teachers should inform all students about the First Aid kit in school. When students don't feel well or have an injury, they should go to the school office for advice and treatment.

LCSCs should also coordinate with local communes the allocation of Community Teachers for each of the ICRs to be constructed.

5. Resources Needed

Resources and funding for this activity are provided through ESCUP's central budget (as opposed to school/cluster grants).

  • Materials for first aid / Medical supplies - $25 per kit