Training Program on Safety for Public Secondary Schools in San Juan, Batangas

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Every educator should ensure the safety of the students especially when they are in the school premises. However, in some instances we cannot say that they are secure all the time. There are news reports about the incapability of the teachers in handling accidents inside the school. Everyone must be aware of the importance of giving first aid in case accidents happen.

METHODS

A descriptive research method was used to show the assessed skills of the public high school teachers in giving first aid. Questionnaire was utilized as the main data gathering instrument. To be able to analyze the data gathered, statistical tools such as percentage, ranking, and weighted mean were utilized.

RESULTS

The researchers identified the lack of risk management of the teachers 1) school issues and concerns 2) transportation of the victim basic life support and 4) external factors. The teachers who participated in the survey determined the training programs needed to secure the safety of the students. The immediate response of the teachers to the victims is the highest. Enough knowledge and skills needed in giving first aid were identified by teachers as the most necessary training. The data was collected through quantitative analysis.

DISCUSSIONS

The results demonstrate the need for training programs to ensure the safety of the students. The teachers were encouraged to undergo training on as 1) primary and secondary surveying 2) basic first aid 3) bandaging techniques and 3) transportation of the victims.