Who is this lesson for? 

This lesson is suitable for pupils in Key Stage 2.

What is included in the lesson?

The teaching resources include a lesson plan, a presentation, a video, worksheets, and suggested activities.

 

By the end of the lesson, pupils will be able to:

  1. conduct a primary survey

  2. place a casualty who is unresponsive and breathing normally into the recovery position

  3. identify when it is necessary for CPR to be given (when a casualty is unresponsive and not breathing normally)

  4. seek medical help.

Related first aid advice and techniques...

How to do the primary survey

Use the primary survey to quickly assess the situation and check the casualty for injuries or conditions that could be immediately life threatening. Find out what to do.

How to do CPR on an adult

If an adult is unresponsive and not breathing normally, you need to call 999 or 112 for emergency help and start CPR straight away. Learn what to do.

How to put an adult in the recovery position

It’s safe to place someone in the recovery position who is not responding to you but is breathing normally. Learn what to do.