As an instructor, your role is vital in conveying crucial first-aid knowledge and skills to participants. Employing effective teaching techniques to optimize information flow and enhance the learning process.
Instruction for the Group by Mr. John Christian C. Protacio, RN, USRN, EMT, Head Evaluator of the Tomasino Ready Seminar of the UST NSTP CWTS/LTS
Because our time is limited and there are numerous concepts, ideas, and skills, it is crucial to teach the assigned lessons most simply and directly. This involves focusing on key concepts or demonstrating first aid skills to ensure participants easily grasp the main points of our topic. it is stressed that when teaching, this will be the framework:
Terms
Definition
Cause/epidemiology
Signs and symptoms
Management
Avoid being in front of groups while teaching or demonstrating. Have other group members stay at the back to lessen the distractions and remind them to guide the participants who are being left behind during skills demonstrations.
When providing awareness of the medical jargon. The students should give examples and lay terminologies such as high blood = hypertensive. This will give the participants a better understanding of their condition. Let the discussion be light. When discussing signs and symptoms, describe or provide visuals to let the participants better understand rather than letting them just listen to it.
When discussing medications. Let the students be familiarized with some names of the medication related to their topic. 1-2 med names are enough. If not. Always remind the participants to consult with medical professionals.
If there are home remedies effective for the participants, that doesn't mean that applies to all. Always refer to a medical professional for proper assessment and treatment.
Simplicity and Directness: Simplify complex concepts and focus directly on key points for efficient understanding.
Prioritization: Due to time constraints, prioritize teaching the most essential and straightforward concepts or skills.
Remember, effective teaching combines knowledge delivery with practical application, creating an engaging and valuable learning experience for participants.
Provide a step-by-step procedure on visual aids.
Combine discussion and demonstration before participant practice.
Organize participants in pairs for practice, forming a semi-circle around the demonstrator.
Facilitate awareness without overwhelming participants with unnecessary medical terminology.
Participants in pairs, in semi-circle formation surrounding the one demonstrating.
One of the pairs that will perform should be at the back of their partners.
Let them follow as the students demonstrate.
Switch the pairs as the students move along with the techniques.
Have other group members guide the participants.
If able to perform, form the participants in pairs.
Discuss the uses of each technique and the importance of proper body mechanics and commands.
Discuss and demonstrate before the return demo of the participants.
Have other group members guide the participants
If there are ample resources for the participants, provide some. Let them be in groups of three.
Discuss and demonstrate before the return demo of the participants.
Have other group members guide the participants.
Facilitate awareness without overwhelming participants with unnecessary medical terminology.