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Teacher: “There may also be some risks to consider – especially when planning events with a mental health focus. It is possible that well-intentioned health promotion events can have a harmful impact on some students. It is important to consider this when planning and to work as a team with the professionals in the school community.”
C3.3 demonstrate the ability to implement a health initiative that promotes healthy living in their school community (e.g., by creating a physical activity poster campaign, creating a healthy breakfast club, developing a campaign related to concussion awareness and prevention, creating intramural activities, organizing a physical activity/fitness fun day for local elementary school students, con- ducting a health fair, getting involved in community action, creating a monthly healthy living bulletin board, establishing a school diversity club to help all students feel welcome)
C3.4 demonstrate an understanding of resources and skills that can help others in health emergencies (e.g., emergency first-aid skills, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation [CPR], the use of automated external defibrillators [AEDs], and the use of epinephrine autoinjectors)
Teacher prompt: “Why are automated external defibrillators becoming standard equip- ment in some schools and public buildings?”
Student: “An automated external defibrillator is used in cases of cardiac arrest to restore normal heart rhythm and restart the heart. If left untreated for even a short time, cardiac arrest can rapidly lead to irreversible brain damage and death. Each minute without treatment decreases a person’s chance of survival by 7 to 10 per cent. AED devices are easy to use, and AED training providers strongly encourage anyone who may have to respond to health emergencies – police officers, firefighters, flight attendants, security guards, attendants at recreational facilities, and people who have family members at risk – to be trained in their operation.”
C3.5 describe career opportunities in fields related to health and wellness (e.g., paramedic, workplace wellness administrator, health and safety officer, social services worker, drinking water treatment and distribution operator, environmental health officer, public health inspector, public health nurse)
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