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Sample Lesson Plan—Introduction Duration: 10 minutes Equipment: Paper and pens Resources: First Aid & CPR Manual or Child Care First Aid & CPR Manual

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4 min.

Objective: Introduction and roster information

Activity: Have participants write down their name, mailing address, and phone number for you to transfer to the rosters

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4 min.

Objective: Certification and course outline

Activity: Hand out the manuals, then explain the general outline of the courseand the criteria for certification

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2 min.

Objective: Housekeeping

Activity: Inform participants of the location of emergency exits, bathrooms, and first aid kits, and the times for breaks

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Instructor Notes:


Sample Lesson Plan—Chapter 1: The Red Cross Duration: 10 minutes Equipment: Media presentation equipment (DVD, computer with DVD player or stand-alone DVD player with TV), small Red Crossflag, instructional poster Resources: Media presentation, Instructor Network, Skills Checklist, First Aid & CPR Manual or Child Care First Aid & CPR Manual



4 min.

Objectives: Discuss the history of the Red CrossList the seven Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross

Activities: Discuss current events (newspaper, handouts, refer to website, etc.)Discuss how the Red Cross’s mission and principles apply to first aidor a recent local event

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4 min.

Objective: List the different programs and services of the Canadian Red Cross

Activities: Play one of the Red Cross videos on the media presentationDivide the class into 2 groups; give them 1 min. to list all of the programs and services of the Canadian Red Cross; review these with the class

First Aid & CPR ManualPage #: 4–5Child Care First Aid & CPRManual Page #: 3–4FA Presentation Screen #: 4, 8,10–11CCFA Presentation Screen #: 4, 8, 10–11

2 min.

Objectives: Describe the various volunteer opportunities with the Red CrossIdentify where to find more information about the Red Cross

Activity: Contact the local Red Cross office or refer to the website for volunteer opportunities

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Instructor Notes:• Have the Red Cross symbol posted or visible in the room to clearly show that this is a Red Cross course.• Instructors should wear their name tag and/or Red Cross T-shirt at all times during the course.


Sample Lesson Plan—Chapter 2: Preparing to Respond Duration: 20 minutes Equipment: Media presentation equipment (DVD, computer with DVD player or stand-alone DVD player with TV), gloves (non-latex),sample first aid kit, sample emergency supplies kit, order forms for kits, examples of MedicAlert® medical identification products, copies of blank Haddon Matrix forms, flip chart with paper, dry-erase board, recipe cards, pens or markersResources: Media presentation, Instructor Network, Skills Checklist, First Aid & CPR Manual or Child Care First Aid & CPR Manual



2 min.

Objective: Introduction

Activities: Review the scenario in the manual or on the media presentation;have participants think about how they would respondDiscuss the different levels of first aid training

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2 min.

Objective: Describe the role of a First Aider in an emergency

Activity: Ask participants to discuss their previous experiences as First Aiders;write the information on a board so they see the different experiences

First Aid & CPR ManualPage #: 8Child Care First Aid & CPRManual Page #: 5FA Presentation Screen #: 15CCFA Presentation Screen #: 15

2 min.

Objective: Explain the actions that can be taken to help someone and the perceived barriers to action

Activity: Hand out blank recipe cards and ask participants to write a scenarioor fearDiscuss their concerns and let them talk about how to deal with theirconcerns

First Aid & CPR Manual Page #: 9–10Child Care First Aid & CPRManual Page #: 6–7FA Presentation Screen #: 16CCFA Presentation Screen #: 16

1 min.

Objective: Explain how to prepare for emergencies and how to prevent them

Activity: Have participants write their local emergency and Red Cross telephone numbers in the spaces provided in their manual

First Aid & CPR ManualPage #: 11–12Child Care First Aid & CPRManual Page #: 8FA Presentation Screen #: N/ACCFA Presentation Screen #: 19


Sample Lesson Plan—Chapter 2: Preparing to Respond (continued)



1 min.

Objectives: Describe who may need to get help as well as where and how a person can get help after dealing with a traumatic event

Activity: Talk about the information found in the First Aid & CPR InstructorManual (page 69)

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2 min.

Objective: Describe how to prepare for disasters at home

Activity: Have participants brainstorm ideas on preparing for disasters athome; write the ideas on the flip chart

First Aid & CPR Manual Page #: 13Child Care First Aid & CPRManual Page #: 9FA Presentation Screen #: N/ACCFA Presentation Screen #: 21

8 min.

Objectives: Describe the ways that infectious diseases are spread and how to prevent infectionDescribe disease control principles

Activity: Play the demonstration on the media presentationHand out a blank Haddon Matrix and have participants think of a first aid situation or one they have heard on the news; working ingroups, have participants complete the Haddon Matrix chart

First Aid & CPR Manual Page #: 13–18Child Care First Aid & CPRManual Page #: 10–15FA Presentation Screen #: 19–23CCFA Presentation Screen #:23–28

2 min.

Objective: Review

Activity: Review the scenario in the manual or on the media presentation


Instructor Notes:


Sample Lesson Plan—Chapter 3: The Emergency MedicalServices System Duration: 12 minutes Equipment: Media presentation equipment (DVD, computer with DVD player or stand-alone DVD player with TV), flip chart with paper, dry-erase board, markers Resources: Media presentation, Instructor Network, Skills Checklist, First Aid & CPR Manual or Child Care First Aid & CPR Manual, scenarios for role-playing



2 min.


Activity: Review the scenario in the manual or on the media presentation;have participants think about how they would respond


4 min.

Objectives: Explain how the EMS system worksDescribe participants’ role as a First Aider in the EMS systemList what information to give the dispatcher when calling for helpDiscuss how and when to call EMS/9-1-1

Activities: Role-play with one person being the caller and another being the dispatcher (provide the dispatcher with a list of questions to ask the caller that apply to local protocols)Refer to the manual and discuss why the EMS system would be used


2 min.

Objective: Discuss how to decide whether or not to drive an ill or injured personto the hospital

Activity: Discussion

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Sample Lesson Plan—Chapter 3: The Emergency Medical ServicesSystem (continued)



2 min.

Objectives: Describe situations in which participants would need to move an ill or injured personDescribe how to perform common rescue moves

Activity: List emergency situations where moving a person is necessary(remember this is not a skill to perform)

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2 min.

Objective: Review

Activities: Review the questions from the media presentationReview the scenario in the manual or on the media presentation

First Aid & CPR Manual Page #: 20Child Care First Aid & CPRManual Page #: 17FA Presentation Screen #: 27–28CCFA Presentation Screen #:34–35

Instructor Notes:


Sample Lesson Plan—Chapter 4: Check, Call, Care Duration: 90 minutes Equipment: Media presentation equipment (DVD, computer with DVD player or stand-alone DVD player with TV), dry-erase board,markers Resources: Media presentation, Instructor Network, Skills Checklist, First Aid & CPR Manual or Child Care First Aid & CPR Manual



2 min.


Activity: Review the scenario in the manual or on the media presentation; have participants think about how they would respond


25 min.

Objectives: List the components of each of the Check, Call, Care stepsExplain why it is important to follow the Check, Call, Care stepsExplain what to do in a situation in which there are more ill or injured people than First Aiders

Activities: Play the demonstration from the media presentationDescribe the Check, Call, Care steps and refer to the manualHave participants perform a scene check, relating it to the scenario at the beginning of this chapterRecap from previous chapter


14 min.

Objective: Demonstrate the H.A.IN.E.S. recovery position

Activity: Play the demonstration from the media presentationHave participants perform the skill



Sample Lesson Plan—Chapter 4: Check, Call, Care (continued)



45 min.

Objectives: Describe the signs and symptoms of shock and why it is important totreat everyone for shockExplain the importance of checking for the quality of vital signsDescribe the process of the secondary surveyDemonstrate and explain why it is important to do a head-to-toecheck

Activities: Play the demonstrations on the media presentationGive scenario cards to groups for them to apply their knowledge toeach scenarioHave participants ask SAMPLE questions


4 min.

Objective: Review



Instructor Notes:


Sample Lesson Plan—Chapter 5: Airway Emergencies Duration: 90 minutes Equipment: Media presentation equipment (DVD, computer with DVD player or stand-alone DVD player with TV), 1 mannequinper participant, pocket masks or other barrier device, gloves (non-latex), paper, dry-erase board, flip chart, markers Resources: Media presentation, Instructor Network, Skills Checklist, First Aid & CPR Manual or Child Care First Aid & CPR Manual



2 min.




18 min.

Objective: Identify the signs and symptoms and prevention of mild and severe choking

Activity: Brainstorm about various signs and symptoms and prevention of mildand severe choking; list the answers on a flip chart

First Aid & CPR Manual Page #: 44–45Child Care First Aid & CPRManual Page #: 32–35FA Presentation Screen #: 65CCFA Presentation Screen #: 71

60 min.

Objectives: Describe what to do for:– A conscious person with mild choking– A conscious person with severe choking– An unconscious choking personDemonstrate what to do for severe choking in an conscious adult,child, and babyDemonstrate what to do for severe choking in an unconscious adult,child, and babyMake appropriate decisions regarding first aid for an example of a choking emergency

Activity: Play the demonstrations on the media presentation and use the 4Dsfor the skills practice

First Aid & CPR Manual Page #: 46–53Child Care First Aid & CPRManual Page #: 34–41FA Presentation Screen #: 67–71,75–83CCFA Presentation Screen #: 73–75,77–83


Sample Lesson Plan—Chapter 5: Airway Emergencies (continued)



5 min.

Objectives: Describe what to do for a choking person who is extremely large,pregnant, or in a seated position (wheelchair)Describe what to do for someone choking alone

Activities: Brainstorm about what to do for various choking scenariosPlay the demonstrations on the media presentation

First Aid & CPR Manual Page #: 47–48Child Care First Aid & CPRManual Page #: 36FA Presentation Screen #: 72–73CCFA Presentation Screen #: 76

5 min.

Objective: Review

Activities: Review the questions from the media presentationReview the scenario in the manual or on the media presentation

First Aid & CPR Manual Page #: 44Child Care First Aid & CPRManual Page #: 32FA Presentation Screen #: 85CCFA Presentation Screen #: 72,85

Instructor Notes:


Sample Lesson Plan—Chapter 6: Breathing and CirculationEmergencies Duration: 60 minutes Equipment: Media presentation equipment (DVD, computer with DVD player or stand-alone DVD player with TV), pop bottle with balloon, paper, gloves (non-latex), dry-erase board, markers, inhaler trainers, spacers, epinephrine auto-injector trainersResources: Media presentation, Instructor Network, Skills Checklist, First Aid & CPR Manual or Child Care First Aid & CPR Manual



2 min.




5 min.

Objective: Explain the difference between respiratory distress and respiratoryarrest

Activity: “How Do We Breathe?” activity (see Teaching/Learning Strategies)


8 min.

Objectives: Identify the signs and symptoms of:– Hyperventilation– Asthma– Allergic reactions– Anaphylaxis– Respiratory arrest


First Aid & CPR Manual Page #: 57, 59, 61, 62, 64Child Care First Aid & CPRManual Page #: 42, 45, 47–49, 51FA Presentation Screen #: 90, 94,97, 101CCFA Presentation Screen #: 90,94, 97, 103


Sample Lesson Plan—Chapter 6: Breathing and Circulation Emergencies(continued)



5 min.

Objectives: Describe what to do for:– Hyperventilation– Asthma– Allergic Reactions– Anaphylaxis

Activities: DiscussionDemonstrate the use of an inhalerDemonstrate how to use an epinephrine auto-injector; allow participants to tryPlay the demonstration on the media presentation

First Aid & CPR Manual Page #: 57, 59–63Child Care First Aid & CPRManual Page #: 43, 45–46, 48–50FA Presentation Screen #: 91, 95,98–99CCFA Presentation Screen #: 91,95, 98–99

2 min.

Objective: Identify the Five Rights of Medication



3 min.

Objectives: Identify the cardiovascular disease risk factors that can be controlledRecognize healthy choices to prevent circulation emergencies

Activity: Have participants write on a piece of paper how they can reduce their risk of developing cardiovascular disease (it can be kept private;they don’t need to share)

First Aid & CPR Manual Page #: 68Child Care First Aid & CPRManual Page #: N/AFA Presentation Screen #: 107CCFA Presentation Screen #: N/A





10 min.

Objectives: Explain the difference between angina, heart attack, and cardiacarrest:– Identify the causes and signs and symptoms of angina– Identify the causes and signs and symptoms of a heart attack– Identify the causes and signs and symptoms of cardiac arrestDescribe what to do for:– Angina– Heart attackDescribe what an AED is and when to use itDescribe the importance of early defibrillationDiscuss ways to prevent a heart attack


First Aid & CPR Manual Page #: 67–69, 74–75Child Care First Aid & CPRManual Page #: 53FA Presentation Screen #:108–112, 123–126CCFA Presentation Screen #:108–109

10 min.

Objectives: Describe the signs and symptoms of a transient ischemic attack(TIA)/strokeDescribe what to do for a TIA/stroke


First Aid & CPR Manual Page #: 70–71Child Care First Aid & CPRManual Page #: N/AFA Presentation Screen #:113–117CCFA Presentation Screen #: N/A

10 min.

Objectives: Describe the signs and symptoms of external deadly bleedingDescribe what to do for external deadly bleedingDescribe the signs and symptoms of internal deadly bleedingDescribe what to do for internal deadly bleeding

Activity: Practise bandaging

First Aid & CPR Manual Page #: 72–74Child Care First Aid & CPRManual Page #: 54–55FA Presentation Screen #:118–122CCFA Presentation Screen #:111–115





5 min.

Objective: Review



Instructor Notes:


Sample Lesson Plan—Chapter 7: Respiratory and Cardiac Arrest Duration: 120 minutes Equipment: Media presentation equipment (DVD, computer with DVD player or stand-alone DVD player with TV), dry-erase board,markers, 1 mannequin per participant, pocket masks or other barrier devices, gloves (non-latex), AED trainersResources: Media presentation, Instructor Network, Skills Checklist, First Aid & CPR Manual or Child Care First Aid & CPR Manual



2 min.




110 min.

Objectives: Describe what to do if a person is found face downDescribe when compression-only CPR should and should not be usedDescribe what to do for a person in respiratory arrestDescribe what to do for a person in cardiac arrestDemonstrate how to perform CPR for an adult, child, and babyDescribe how to use an AEDDescribe the special considerations when using an AEDDemonstrate proper use of an AED during simulated cardiac arrestscenarios


First Aid & CPR Manual Page #: 78–81Child Care First Aid & CPRManual Page #: 56–59FA Presentation Screen #:130–139, 141–144CCFA Presentation Screen #:119–126, 128–131

5 min.

Objectives: Describe special considerations for:– Air in the stomach– Vomiting– Mouth-to-nose breathing– Mouth-to-stoma breathing– One-hand compressions– CPR for a pregnant woman

First Aid & CPR Manual Page #: 82–83Child Care First Aid & CPRManual Page #: 60FA Presentation Screen #: 140CCFA Presentation Screen #: 127

Sample Lesson Plan—Chapter 7: Respiratory and Cardiac Arrest (continued)




3 min.

Objective: Review

Activity: Recap skills practised in this lesson

First Aid & CPR Manual Page #: 78–81Child Care First Aid & CPRManual Page #: 56–59FA Presentation Screen #:130–139, 141–144CCFA Presentation Screen #:119–126, 128–131

Instructor Notes:


Sample Lesson Plan—Chapter 8: Wound CareDuration: 45 minutes Equipment: Media presentation equipment (DVD, computer with DVD player or stand-alone DVD player with TV), apples, sandpaper, knife, 3 hot dogs cooked/burned to represent the 3 types of burns, index cards, gloves (non-latex), dry-erase board, markers, bandagesResources: Media presentation, Instructor Network, Skills Checklist, First Aid & CPR Manual or Child Care First Aid & CPR Manual



2 min.




38 min.

Objectives: List the signs and symptoms and describe what to do for:– Bruises, cuts, scrapes, puncture wounds, and impaled objects– Nosebleeds and knocked-out teeth– Ear and eye injuries– Infection– Amputations– Crush injuries– Penetrating chest injuries– Superficial, partial-thickness, and full-thickness burnsDescribe how to prevent infectionsIdentify the causes of burns (chemical, electrical, thermal, radiation)Describe how to prevent burns Demonstrate basic bandaging skillsIdentify when to call EMS/9-1-1 for a burn

Activities: Play the demonstrations from the media presentationApple Mishap (see Teaching/Learning Strategies)Role-play—have all above injuries written on an index card; each participant picks 1 card at a time, then the group guesses what hap-pened to them from their signs and symptoms and provides first aidDemonstration of burns on hot dogs



Sample Lesson Plan—Chapter 8: Wound Care (continued)



5 min.

Objective: Review



Instructor Notes:


Sample Lesson Plan—Chapter 9: Head and Spine InjuriesDuration: 30 minutes Equipment: Media presentation equipment (DVD, computer with DVD player or stand-alone DVD player with TV), gloves (non-latex),dry-erase board, markersResources: Media presentation, Instructor Network, Skills Checklist, First Aid & CPR Manual or Child Care First Aid & CPR Manual



2 min.




10 min.

Objectives: Identify the signs and symptoms of:– A head and spine injury– A concussion– A scalp injuryDiscuss the prevention of head and spine injuries

Activities: Discuss Shaken Baby SyndromeReview the information in the manualBrainstorm about the causes of head and spine injuries in 2 groups(workplace and home)

First Aid & CPR Manual Page #: 118–121, 123–124Child Care First Aid & CPRManual Page #: 84–86, 88–89FA Presentation Screen #: 180–181,183–185, 187CCFA Presentation Screen #:166–167, 169–171, 173

13 min.

Objectives: Describe what to do for:– A head and spine injury– A concussion– A scalp injury

Activity: Use the 4Ds for the skills practice

First Aid & CPR Manual Page #: 121–125Child Care First Aid & CPRManual Page #: 87–90FA Presentation Screen #: 182,186–189CCFA Presentation Screen #: 168,172, 174, 176


Sample Lesson Plan—Chapter 9: Head and Spine Injuries (continued)



5 min.

Objective: Review



Instructor Notes:


Sample Lesson Plan—Chapter 10: Bone, Muscle, and JointInjuriesDuration: 180 minutes Equipment: Media presentation equipment (DVD, computer with DVD player or stand-alone DVD player with TV), masking tape, paper in 4 different colours, gloves (non-latex), dry-erase board, markers, materials for splints and slingsResources: Media presentation, Instructor Network, Skills Checklist, First Aid & CPR Manual or Child Care First Aid & CPR Manual


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2 min.




15 min.

Objective: Identify the signs and symptoms, causes, and prevention of bone,muscle, and joint injuries

Activity: Divide the class into 4 groups; members of each group tape colouredpaper on their body where bone, muscle, and joint injuries may occurand role-play having a specific injury


158 min.

Objectives: Describe what to do for bone, muscle, and joint injuriesUnderstand the guidelines for splintingDemonstrate how to splint a body partDiscuss the signs and symptoms of osteoporosis and how to prevent it

Activities: Reference the manualPlay the demonstrations on the DVD and use the 4Ds for the skillspracticeBrainstorm in groups as to what you could use for splinting



Sample Lesson Plan—Chapter 10: Bone, Muscle, and Joint Injuries (continued)



5 min.

Objective: Review



Instructor Notes:


Sample Lesson Plan—Chapter 11: Sudden Medical EmergenciesDuration: 30 minutes Equipment: Media presentation equipment (DVD, computer with DVD player or stand-alone DVD player with TV), dry-eraseboard, markers, sugary itemsResources: Media presentation, Instructor Network, Skills Checklist, First Aid & CPR Manual or Child Care First Aid & CPR Manual



3 min.




5 min.

Objectives: List the signs and symptoms of:– Fainting– Diabetic emergencies– Seizures

Activity: Discuss the signs and symptoms of the above emergencies

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10 min.

Objectives: Describe what to do for:– Fainting– Diabetic emergencies– Seizures

Activities: Divide class into pairs. Have samples of sugary items and have eachpair pick 1 item then form a line ranking the best to worst thing togive to someone having a diabetic emergencyDiscuss which food/drink choices are better and why

First Aid & CPR Manual Page #: 138–139, 140, 142–143Child Care First Aid & CPRManual Page #: 98–102FA Presentation Screen #: 210, 212,216–218CCFA Presentation Screen #: 194,196, 200–202


Sample Lesson Plan—Chapter 11: Sudden Medical Emergencies (continued)



7 min.

Objectives: Describe what to do for a woman:– Before childbirth– During childbirth– After childbirthDescribe how to care for a newborn babyDescribe what to do for a miscarriage


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5 min.

Objective: Review



Instructor Notes:


Sample Lesson Plan—Chapter 12: Environmental EmergenciesDuration: 45 minutes Equipment: Media presentation equipment (DVD, computer with DVD player or stand-alone DVD player with TV), dry-eraseboard, markersResources: Media presentation, Instructor Network, Skills Checklist, First Aid & CPR Manual or Child Care First Aid & CPR Manual


Why? What Needsto Be Changed?

2 min.




15 min.

Objectives: Identify the signs and symptoms of:– Frost nip and frostbite– Snow blindness– Hypothermia– Freezing of skin to metal objects– Drowning– Heat-related emergencies: heat cramps, heat exhaustion,

and heat stroke

Activity: That’s Cold! (see Teaching/Learning Strategies)

First Aid & CPR Manual Page #: 149–150, 153, 157–160Child Care First Aid & CPRManual Page #: 103–105,107–108, 110–111FA Presentation Screen #: 227–228,231, 233, 235, 237, 240, 242, 244CCFA Presentation Screen #:207–208, 211, 213, 215, 217, 220, 222, 224


Sample Lesson Plan—Chapter 12: Environmental Emergencies (continued)



26 min.

Objectives: Describe what to do for:– Frost nip and frostbite – Snow blindness– Hypothermia– Freezing of skin to metal objects– Drowning– Heat-related emergencies: heat cramps, heat exhaustion,

and heat stroke

Activities: Role-playDiscussion

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2 min.

Objective: Review



Instructor Notes:


Sample Lesson Plan—Chapter 13: PoisonsDuration: 30 minutesEquipment: Media presentation equipment (DVD, computer with DVD player or stand-alone DVD player with TV), 4 sheets of flipchart paper, markersResources: Media presentation, Instructor Network, Skills Checklist, First Aid & CPR Manual or Child Care First Aid & CPR Manual



5 min.

Objectives: Introduction

Activities: Explain what a poison is and the four ways a poison can enter the bodyHave participants write down their local Poison Control Centre number


25 min.

Objectives: Describe how to prevent poisoningsList the signs and symptoms and describe what to do for:– Swallowed poisons– Inhaled poisons– Absorbed poisons– Injected poisons

Activity: Separate the class into four groups. Give each group a flip chart withone of the four types of poisoning (swallowed, inhaled, absorbed, and injected) written at the top. Using the manual for reference, haveeach group list the prevention, signs and symptoms, and first aid forthe type of poison. Ensure the groups rotate to each flip chart. Review the lists and ensure all the content has been covered.

First Aid & CPR Manual Page #: 162–167Child Care First Aid & CPRManual Page #: 112–117FA Presentation Screen #:250–257CCFA Presentation Screen #:231–239

Instructor Notes:


Sample Lesson Plan—Chapter 14: Additional Skills forHealthcare ProvidersNote: This chapter is not in the Child Care First Aid & CPR ManualDuration: 60 minutes Equipment: Media presentation equipment (DVD, computer with DVD player or stand-alone DVD player with TV), dry-erase board, markers, 1 mannequin per participant, pocket masks or other barrier devices, gloves (non-latex), AED trainers, bag-valve-masksResources: Media presentation, Instructor Network, Skills Checklist, First Aid & CPR Manual



2 min.


Activity: Introduce what you will be covering in this lesson and what activitiesare involved

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55 min.

Objectives: Describe why a jaw thrust is used and how to do itDescribe how to do a pulse checkDescribe what a bag-valve-mask is and how to use itDescribe what to do for a person in respiratory arrestDescribe when, why, and how to provide rescue breathingDemonstrate two-rescuer rescue breathing for an adult, child, and baby Describe what to do for a person in cardiac arrestDescribe how to do CPRDescribe and demonstrate two-rescuer CPR for an adult, child, and babyDemonstrate the ability to start early CPR when the person has no signs of circulationDemonstrate the use of a bag-valve-maskDescribe how to use an AEDDescribe the special considerations when using an AEDDemonstrate proper use of an AED during simulated cardiac arrestscenarios


First Aid & CPR Manual Page #: 178–183FA Presentation Screen #: 280–299


Sample Lesson Plan—Chapter 14: Additional Skills for HealthcareProviders (continued)



3 min.

Objective: Review

Activity: Recap skills practised in this lesson

First Aid & CPR Manual Page #: 178–183FA Presentation Screen #: 280–299

Instructor Notes:

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