Often, children are called to respond to real-world scenarios. Hosted by the Canadian Red Cross, the Stay Safe at Home course teaches important life skills to kids and reinforces their capacity to improve their own safety. Whether in their community or on their own, this group will be given better tools to Stay Safe! in a variety of different situations. This course is intended for 9-13 year olds.

Course Content

Importance of responsibility and respect while being accountable for yourself

Importance of setting and following rules around safety when staying on your own

How to stay safe at home and within the community

How to prepare, recognize and respond to unexpected situations, (i.e. inclement weather, strangers, unanticipated visits)

FIRST-AID CONTENT

Check, Call, Care (includes phoning EMS/911), recovery position, conscious choking (adult/child/alone), feeling unwell, asthma (includes use of inhaler and spacer), anaphylaxis (includes use of EpiPen), poisoning, insect stings, wound care (i.e. minor cuts and scrapes, splinters, nosebleeds, bumps and bruises, life-threatening bleeding, burns)

Take-Home Material

Stay Safe! Workbook