Youth First Aid curriculum
13 core modules and 8 optional extras, built from the First Aid Angel course library and re-framed for teenagers. Self-paced, so it fits a single lesson block or a whole term.
An awareness course, not an accredited qualification
Youth First Aid builds essential first aid knowledge and confidence, with a certificate of completion. It does not replace accredited, hands-on first aid training — it's the ideal foundation before it.
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Core modules
What every student learns
- 1
Emergency action plan
Included in final quizStudents will: Check for danger, assess a casualty, call for help and place someone in the recovery position.
Scenario: A friend collapses at a party or on the bus home.
- 2
CPR
Included in final quizStudents will: Recognise cardiac arrest and give effective chest compressions and rescue breaths.
Scenario: A spectator goes down at a weekend game.
- 3
Using a defibrillator (AED)
Included in final quizStudents will: Find, switch on and follow the prompts of a public-access defibrillator.
Scenario: The school gym has an AED on the wall — would you use it?
- 4
Choking
Included in final quizStudents will: Recognise mild and severe airway obstruction and respond for adults, children and infants.
Scenario: A younger sibling chokes while you're babysitting.
- 5
Severe bleeding
Included in final quizStudents will: Control serious bleeding with direct pressure and recognise when to call emergency services.
Scenario: A deep cut in woodwork, food tech or the skate park.
- 6
Burns and scalds
Included in final quizStudents will: Cool a burn correctly and know which burns need medical care.
Scenario: A scald from a kettle or a science-lab burner.
- 7
Asthma
Included in final quizStudents will: Recognise an asthma attack and help someone use their reliever and spacer.
Scenario: A teammate can't catch their breath after a sprint.
- 8
Anaphylaxis and allergies
Included in final quizStudents will: Spot the signs of anaphylaxis and help give an adrenaline auto-injector.
Scenario: A classmate with a nut allergy eats the wrong snack at lunch.
- 9
Head injuries, concussion and seizures
Included in final quizStudents will: Recognise concussion warning signs and keep someone safe during a seizure.
Scenario: A head clash in football or a fall from a skateboard.
- 10
Sprains, strains and fractures
Included in final quizStudents will: Manage soft-tissue injuries and immobilise a suspected fracture.
Scenario: A rolled ankle at netball or basketball training.
- 11
Heat illness and dehydration
Included in final quizStudents will: Recognise heat exhaustion and heat stroke and start cooling.
Scenario: A hot-day sports carnival or a music festival.
- 12
Water emergencies and drowning
Included in final quizStudents will: Make a safe rescue from land and care for a near-drowning casualty.
Scenario: Swimming at the beach, river or a friend's pool.
- 13
Mental health first aid
No assessmentStudents will: Learn the ALGEE framework to support a friend who is struggling and connect them with help.
Scenario: A friend's messages have gone quiet and something feels wrong.
Optional modules
Extend it for camps, outdoor ed and work experience
Included in every seat. Assign them to a class when they fit your program.
Assessment
Short knowledge checks run through the lessons, and a final quiz covers the 12 assessed core modules. The mental health module is about supporting a friend and getting adult help, so it isn't assessed.
Certificate of completion
Students who pass receive a First Aid Angel certificate of completion with a verification number. It's a record of learning for portfolios and work experience — not an accredited first aid qualification.
Bring Youth First Aid to your school
US$5 per student — every module included.