First Aid for Burns Workshop Bhanodaya School, Siddhipur, Lalitpur

As part of the Young Leaders Collaboration for Global Health (YLCGH) initiative, a workshop on First Aid for Burns was conducted at Bhanodaya School, Siddhipur, Lalitpur. The activity aimed to provide students with practical and theoretical knowledge about effective burn management. This hands-on workshop emphasized learning through interactive sessions and group activities.

Objectives

• Educate students on proper first-aid techniques for burns.
• Enhance understanding of items to use and avoid during burn management.
• Foster teamwork and presentation skills through group-based activities.

Participants

• Target Audience: Students from grades 7 and 8
• Number of Participants: 31 students, divided into 5 groups.

Methodology

The workshop was designed to be interactive and student-centered, comprising three main phases:

Phase 1: Presentation

• The session began with an engaging presentation covering:
  • Causes and types of burns.
  • Do’s and Don’ts of burn management.
  • Steps for providing first aid during a burn injury.
  • Prevention of burn
• Visual aids, such as slides and posters were used to ensure better understanding.

Phase 2: Quiz

• A short quiz was conducted to assess students’ understanding of the presentation.
• Students answered questions correctly, allowing facilitators to gauge knowledge retention.

Phase 3: Group Activity and Presentation

• Students were divided into 5 groups (6-7 members each).
• Activity Details:
  • Each group was given color-printed items (illustrations of objects like clean cloths, running water, toothpaste, butter, etc.).
  • Groups were tasked to:
    1. Circle appropriate items for burn management.
    2. Cross out inappropriate items.
    3. Paste their choices on chart paper.
    4. Write a short summary of what they learned.
  • Each group then presented their work to the class.
• Facilitators provided feedback on their choices and clarified misconceptions.

Outcomes

• Enhanced Knowledge: Students demonstrated improved understanding of burn management, correctly identifying appropriate and inappropriate items during the activity.
• Teamwork and Communication: Group activities encouraged collaboration and presentation skills.
• Engagement: Active participation from all 31 students highlighted the effectiveness of the hands-on approach.
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