EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES IN FIRST AID: EXTENSION EXPERIENCE REPORT

Abstract

Obtaining knowledge about first aid practice is essential, especially in schools, in order for students to be able to provide first aid to victims of accidents or sudden illness, before the arrival of emergency mobile service and experts. This work describes the activities and experience of the university extension project "First aid workshops with high school students", performed by undergraduate students of Nursing. The project took place in the city of Picos (Piauí State) during the period from April 2015 to May 2016. The methodological tools used included conversation circles, display objects, slides, videos, games, and dynamic practice, in order to provide knowledge relevant to the subject. At the end of the meetings, the students were highly satisfied with their acquired knowledge concerning practices that can contribute to the protection of life, both at school and in other everyday situations. The educational tools used were satisfactory for maintaining the attention of the students during the health education process. The demonstration and discussion of relevant situations of everyday life, using conversation circles, games, and dynamic activities were crucial for involving the students and for the success of the extension project. The results highlighted the importance of this health education, since the students expanded their understanding of the subject and could therefore bring this knowledge into their daily lives.