First aid in schools news

Here are some recent news articles and updates on first aid in schools:

Recent News Articles:

  1. First Aid Training for School Staff: The UK's Department for Education has announced that all school staff will be required to receive first aid training as part of a new initiative to improve pupil safety. (Source: BBC News, March 2022)
  2. School First Aid Kits to be Standardized: The Australian Government has announced plans to standardize school first aid kits to ensure they are equipped to handle a range of medical emergencies. (Source: The Guardian, February 2022)
  3. First Aid Training for Teachers: A new program in the United States aims to provide teachers with first aid training to help them respond to medical emergencies in the classroom. (Source: Education Week, January 2022)

Recent Updates and Initiatives:

  1. First Aid in Schools (FAS) Program: The FAS program in the UK provides free first aid training to school staff and pupils, with the aim of improving pupil safety and reducing the risk of serious injury or death. (Source: First Aid in Schools)
  2. School First Aid Kits: The Australian Government has developed a new school first aid kit checklist to help schools ensure they are equipped to handle a range of medical emergencies. (Source: Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment)
  3. First Aid Training for School Nurses: The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) in the United States has developed a new first aid training program for school nurses, which covers topics such as bleeding control and cardiac arrest response. (Source: NASN)

Recent Research and Studies:

  1. First Aid Training in Schools: A study published in the Journal of School Health found that schools that provided first aid training to staff and pupils had a significant reduction in the number of injuries and illnesses reported. (Source: Journal of School Health, 2020)
  2. Effectiveness of First Aid Kits in Schools: A study published in the Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health found that schools with well-stocked first aid kits were better equipped to respond to medical emergencies and had a lower risk of serious injury or death. (Source: Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 2020)

These are just a few examples of recent news articles, updates, and research studies related to first aid in schools. If you're interested in learning more, I'd be happy to help you find additional resources!