ERIC Number: EJ1447660
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 16
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ISSN: ISSN-0332-3315
EISSN: EISSN-1747-4965
Irish Primary School Teachers' Experiences, Training and Knowledge in First Aid
Siobhán O'Connor; Evan Comerford; Kieran Moran; Enda Whyte; Peter Lacey; Aaron Concannon
Irish Educational Studies, v43 n4 p789-804 2024
Injury and illness can occur in children. Since children spend a considerable amount of time in school, teachers must have the ability to assist when required. However, no research to date has examined Irish primary school teachers' experiences, training and knowledge in first aid. An online survey (n = 587) examined Irish male and female primary school teachers previous first aid experiences, training and knowledge. Respondents generally showed high levels of both previous first aid training and exposure to events requiring first aid. In addition, most teachers knew the location of the school's first aid equipment and were aware of their school's first aid policy. However, many felt ill-equipped to deal with these situations, particularly for serious incidents and over a third of teachers were not currently certified in first aid. While teachers displayed good overall knowledge, gaps were evident. The findings demonstrate the need to develop a multilevel school strategy to ensure teacher proficiency and school preparedness in managing situations requiring first aid.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Elementary School Teachers, Teaching Experience, Teacher Education, Knowledge Level, First Aid, Injuries, Elementary School Students, Safety, Teacher Attitudes, Educational Policy, Emergency Programs
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Ireland
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