Lesson 8: First Aid: Basic life support
Learning what to do if a casualty is unresponsive and breathing normally, including putting the person into the recovery position and seeking medical help.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1. Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Spot the mistake and ask the children to recall their knowledge about how to help someone who is choking. Invite the children to talk to their partners and find the mistake in the instructions.
(Answer: Step 3 says 'If they cannot cough, give one firm back blow...' whereas the advice is to give five firm back blows.)
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 17 April 2026
