Assessment of Knowledge and Awareness of First Aid Among School Teachers: An Updated Review for Paramedics, Emergency Professionals, and Nursing

Mohammed Ayad  Al Harbi; Majed Mirzaq Matar Almutairi; Khawlah Mohammed Judayba; Taghred Ayad Alshalwi; Reem Sunaytan Alotaibi; Ishraq Siddiq Hakami; Mohammed Ali Mohammed Awaf; Ahmed Ali Awaf; Abdulrahman Mohsen Siddiq Tubayqi; Khaled Mohammed Alsahli; Nabila Bakur Alhawsawi

doi:10.64483/20252208

Mohammed Ayad Al Harbi ⁽¹⁾ , Majed Mirzaq Matar Almutairi ⁽²⁾ , Khawlah Mohammed Judayba ⁽³⁾ , Taghred Ayad Alshalwi ⁽⁴⁾ , Reem Sunaytan Alotaibi ⁽³⁾ , Ishraq Siddiq Hakami ⁽⁵⁾ , Mohammed Ali Mohammed Awaf ⁽⁶⁾ , Ahmed Ali Awaf ⁽⁷⁾ , Abdulrahman Mohsen Siddiq Tubayqi ⁽⁸⁾ , Khaled Mohammed Alsahli ⁽⁹⁾ , Nabila Bakur Alhawsawi ⁽¹⁰⁾

(1) Erada Complex For Mental Health In Riyadh, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia,

(2) King Salman Medical City, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia,

(3) Al Sahafah Primary Health Care Riyadh, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia,

(4) King Fahad Medical City, Ministry Of Health, Saudi Arabia,

(5) Prince Mohamed Bin Nasser Hospital , Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia,

(6) Environmental Health Unit , Jazan Health Cluster, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia,

(7) Samta General Hospital , Jazan Health Cluster, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia,

(8) Occupational Health Unit Jazan Cluster, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia,

(9) Ministry Of Health Ruwaidah Alard Hospital, Saudi Arabia,

(10) Nadinah Health Cluster , Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia

https://doi.org/10.64483/20252208

Issue
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025)

Submitted
November 4, 2025

Published
November 5, 2025

Keywords:

School teachers: first aid awareness, emergency response, first aid training, teacher preparedness, health education, school safety, and confidence on first aid, teacher training, and educational institutions.

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Abstract

Education about first aid amongst school teachers is an important aspect of student safety and efficient response to emergency situations in school. The first to react in case of any accidents or sudden health cases in schools are the teachers, thus their quick response is capable of saving lives and avoiding complications. This study determines the levels of knowledge, awareness, and preparedness of teachers at schools concerning first aid procedures. It investigates the issues in teaching experience, exposure to training and confidence levels and institutional support to advance first aid education. The surveys and literature reviews were used to obtain data, which helped reveal the current gaps and the area of improvement. The results indicate the need to incorporate systematic first aid training into teacher education programs, periodically updating the refresher courses, and improving policies on emergency preparedness in schools. Increasing the first aid competence of teachers is not only helping to create safer schools but can also help establish a culture of responsibility, awareness and health among the educational facilities.

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Authors

Mohammed Ayad Al Harbi

Erada Complex For Mental Health In Riyadh, Ministry of Health

Harbihma@Moh.Med.Sa (Primary Contact)

Majed Mirzaq Matar Almutairi

King Salman Medical City, Ministry of Health

Khawlah Mohammed Judayba

Al Sahafah Primary Health Care Riyadh, Ministry of Health

Taghred Ayad Alshalwi

King Fahad Medical City, Ministry Of Health

Reem Sunaytan Alotaibi

Al Sahafah Primary Health Care Riyadh, Ministry of Health

Ishraq Siddiq Hakami

Prince Mohamed Bin Nasser Hospital , Ministry of Health

Mohammed Ali Mohammed Awaf

Environmental Health Unit , Jazan Health Cluster, Ministry of Health

Ahmed Ali Awaf

Samta General Hospital , Jazan Health Cluster, Ministry of Health

Abdulrahman Mohsen Siddiq Tubayqi

Occupational Health Unit Jazan Cluster, Ministry of Health

Khaled Mohammed Alsahli

Ministry Of Health Ruwaidah Alard Hospital

Nabila Bakur Alhawsawi

Nadinah Health Cluster , Ministry of Health

Al Harbi, M. A., Majed Mirzaq Matar Almutairi, Khawlah Mohammed Judayba , Taghred Ayad Alshalwi, Reem Sunaytan Alotaibi, Ishraq Siddiq Hakami , … Nabila Bakur Alhawsawi . (2025). Assessment of Knowledge and Awareness of First Aid Among School Teachers: An Updated Review for Paramedics, Emergency Professionals, and Nursing. Saudi Journal of Medicine and Public Health, 2(2), 801–813. https://doi.org/10.64483/20252208

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