CPR and first aid training for school staff and teachers along with the need to have and implement a medical emergency response plan

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I would like to thank my supervisor for supporting me throughout my project and giving his valuable suggestions. Finally thanks to all my friends and family for their utmost support and inspiration.

DECLARATION

I, (Your name), would like to declare that all contents included in this dissertation stand for my individual work without any aid, & this dissertation has not been submitted for any examination at academic as well as professional level previously. It also represents my own views & not essentially the ones associated with university.

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ABSTRACT

The purpose of the study was to survey educators in a given population who are certified in first aid training regarding their knowledge of this information and their perception of its value within their work environment. Ultimately, the long range goal of this study would be enhance awareness of the importance of making first aid training not only a requirement in teacher education programs but also a requirement to maintain their professional license. This could facilitate educators involvement in first aid programs and perhaps stimulate individuals to take these courses on their own to become more knowledgeable, not just for themselves, but for the welfare of their students. First aid knowledge is especially important now with the mainstreaming of special education students who often have medical problems into the regular classroom. The person who is untrained in first aid who renders assistance which is not necessary or detrimental to the recipient also can be rendered liable. This can put educators in double jeopardy situations. Teachers who take proper first aid training and learn how to handle emergencies when they arise not only decrease liability for all concerned, but also provide immediate care for those involved in accidents and life emergencies.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTII

DECLARATIONIII

ABSTRACTIV

LIST OF TABLESVII

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION1

Introduction1

Rate of Injuries and Deaths Occurring on School Grounds2

Guidelines and Recommendations3

Statement of Problem3

Purpose4

Theory and Framework5

Summary5

CHAPTER 2: REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE7

Introduction8

Injuries within the School Setting8

Emergencies at School9

Dangerous Activities and Conditions11

Preparedness of School Staff11

First Aid/Safety Knowledge13

First Aid and Emergency Care Knowledge Tests17

Test Construction Information18

Summary19

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY21

Research Design21

Sources of Data21

Sample22

Validity of Measurement Tool22

Data Collection22

Population size23

Data Analysis23

Hypothesis23

CHAPTER 4: DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS24

Annova24

Descriptive statistics24

CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION33

Recommendations35

Educators' Liability36

School Board Responsibilities36

Recommendations for Future Research37

REFERENCES40

APPENDICES43

Questionnaire43

LIST OF TABLES

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

Introduction

While school aged children are likely to have an injury requiring basic first aid or have a health emergency while on school grounds, few teachers and staff are equipped with the knowledge or skills needed to respond to these situations. Many rural counties in Southern West Virginia do not have a school nurse present in every school at all times that students are in attendance. The teacher or staff member is often the adult in charge and frequently the first to respond to injuries as well as emergencies. Therefore, teachers and staff members should be trained and prepared ...