First Aid PSHE

Lesson Title: First Aid – Life-Saving Skills Everyone Should Know (PSHE / Health Education / Careers)
This vital KS3/KS4 PSHE lesson equips students with essential first aid knowledge and skills, including how to respond in emergencies, perform CPR, and use a defibrillator. Through video clips, case studies, and practical discussion, learners explore why first aid is important and how it links to careers in the emergency services.

Lesson Aims:

Understand what first aid is and why it’s a vital life skill

Learn the purpose and steps of CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)

Know how to use a public access defibrillator in an emergency

Develop key emergency response skills: staying calm, listening, and communicating clearly

Reflect on the consequences of hoax 999 calls and misuse of emergency services

Compare CPR techniques for adults, children, and babies

Explore career pathways in emergency care (e.g. paramedic, air ambulance, RNLI)

Ideal for PSHE, Health Education, or Careers enrichment. Supports safeguarding, emergency preparedness, and future skills development.