Lesson 6: First Aid: Bleeding and head injuries

Learn how to administer first aid to someone who is bleeding or has suffered a head injury.

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Learning objective

  • To understand how to help someone who is bleeding or who has suffered a head injury.

Statutory guidance

Basic first aid

Pupils should know:

  • How to make a clear and efficient call to emergency services if necessary. 
  • Concepts of basic first-aid, for example dealing with common injuries, including head injuries.

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