Injury prevention and basic first aid
Aligned to NHES 7 — SHAPE America National Standards.
What this lesson teaches
Many injuries can be prevented with simple habits, like wearing a helmet when biking, a seatbelt in the car, and being careful near water. Knowing basic first aid means you can help with small hurts, like cleaning a scrape and covering it with a bandage. In a real emergency, you should get an adult or call for help.
Worked example
If you scrape your knee, the steps are: wash your hands, rinse the scrape with clean water, gently pat it dry, and cover it with a clean bandage.
Practice questions
- Name two things that prevent injuries.
- List the steps to clean a small scrape.
- When should you call for emergency help?
Watch the lesson
Every lesson comes with a video taught in English and Spanish — the same video the QR code in the printed workbook opens.
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Prevención de lesiones y primeros auxilios básicos
Muchas lesiones se pueden prevenir con hábitos sencillos, como usar casco al andar en bicicleta, cinturón de seguridad en el carro y tener cuidado cerca del agua. Saber primeros auxilios básicos significa que puedes ayudar con pequeñas lastimaduras, como limpiar una raspadura y cubrirla con una curita. En una emergencia de verdad, debes buscar a un adulto o pedir ayuda.
Ejemplo: Si te raspas la rodilla, los pasos son: lávate las manos, enjuaga la raspadura con agua limpia, sécala con cuidado dando toquecitos y cúbrela con una curita limpia.
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