Year 6 students complete First Aid course
The 66 students in Year 6 at South Woy Woy Public School have been awarded their Preliminary First Aid Certificate.
The Rotary Club of Umina Beach agreed to fund the Red Cross course after a presentation by students from the school.
Club president Mr Wayne Dowdle said it was a five-year project, made possible with a bequest from former member Mr Mike Curley.
"However, it is now hoped that a local organisation will take this worthwhile project for the balance of this commitment," he said.
"This project is one which is both personally rewarding for all students and forms the basis of a worthwhile community service."
Topics covered by the Red Cross course included First Aid principles and priorities.
It covered the recognition of injury or illness, and management of an unconscious person.
It included principles of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.
The course covered management of choking, asthma, epilepsy, bleeding, burns and scalds, soft tissue injuries, fractures, poisons, bites and stings.
Topics included care of wounds and pressure bandaging.
SOURCE:
Newsletter, 19 Oct 2022
Wayne Dowdle, Rotary Umina Beach