Training in first aid for teachers working in basic education

Abstract

The aim was to describe the importance of training in first aid for teachers who work in Basic Education. For this, a literature review was carried out, in the electronic databases, in addition to public education policies that address this context. The articles were first analyzed by title, those that did not compete with the theme were discarded and those that matched the theme were read the abstracts and then read in full. Based on the analysis of the selected materials, the discussion was divided into the following categories: First aid in schools; Health education at school; The importance of training in first aid in basic education; The nurse as a health educator. It is concluded that training in first aid should be disseminated to all teachers who work in Basic Education, providing knowledge and skill and assertive service, avoiding inappropriate attitudes in order to promote the victim's survival and reduction of sequelae. It is suggested that institutions should have a teaching plan to train teachers with theoretical and practical classes, mainly addressing topics such as falls, fractures, cuts, abrasions, syncope, seizures, nosebleeds, injuries, fractures, bites, choking, sprain, dislocation, burns, fainting and cardiac arrest.