Health education on first aid in an educational institution in Xingu, Pará, Brazil: an experience report

Abstract

Objective: To report a health education activity on first aid, emphasizing cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway obstruction relief techniques, carried out by medical students in a public school in the municipality of Altamira, Xingu region, Pará, Brazil. Experience report: The project was conducted by medical students under faculty supervision, targeting middle school students, teachers, and staff. The activities were preceded by internal training of the students and subsequently by the intervention at the school. The action combined theoretical and practical sessions using slides, simulations, and training manikins, addressing the recognition of emergencies, the execution of techniques, and the importance of activating emergency services (SAMU). Significant engagement from the participants was observed, with evident interest, active participation, and improved understanding and confidence in handling emergency situations. Final considerations: The experience reinforced the relevance of integrating universities and schools in health promotion and highlighted the potential of active methodologies in first aid learning. The main limitation was the absence of quantitative evaluation of the results.