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Official CBSE directives mandating First-Aid programmes in all affiliated schools — building safer, health-conscious educational institutions across India.

“In times of storm and stress the only capital that counts is intelligence, individual capacity to face a CRISIS calmly and to overcome it.”

— Jawaharlal Nehru
9 March 2019
CBSE/ACAD/H&PE/SPORTS/2019
CBSE Circular 2019
Circular No. ACAD-16/2019
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21 March 2018
CBSE/ACAD/DD(MS)/SPORTS/2018
CBSE Circular 2018
Circular No. ACAD-10/2018
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The Mandate

What CBSE Requires
from All Affiliated Schools

CBSE has asked inclusion of First-Aid as one of the eight co-curricular activities in the scheme of examination.

As per CBSE affiliation bye-laws, schools have been advised to provide safe & healthy environment to students.

The comprehensive coverage includes First-Aid and Basic Emergency Care in the Health and Wellness sectors.

Programme Content

Areas
of Focus

CBSE mandates these 12 focus areas for all First-Aid programmes organised in affiliated schools.

12
01

From Crisis to Cure

Understanding the journey from emergency to recovery.

02

Health is a Basic Human Right

Promoting the fundamental right to health in schools.

03

Priority of Treatment by First-Aider

Correct triage and prioritization in accident scenarios.

04

Examination & Evaluation

Assessing the victim's condition systematically.

05

Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation

Life-saving CPR techniques for cardiac emergencies.

06

Control Bleeding

Immediate and effective hemorrhage control methods.

07

Special Care of Shock & Unconscious Cases

Managing shock and loss of consciousness safely.

08

Fracture (Immobilisation)

Correct immobilisation techniques to prevent further injury.

09

Burns — Cover with Clean Dressing

Emergency care for burn injuries and scalds.

10

Eye, Nose & Ear Injuries

Safe first response for sensory organ emergencies.

11

Multiple Superficial Injuries & Dressing

Efficient dressing of multiple wound sites.

12

Transportation of Victim

Safe movement techniques to avoid worsening injuries.

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Shri Atal Bihari VajpayeeHealth and Education are two important sectors for the progress of the nation. Glad to know that Educate Bhaarath is giving new impetus to this.

Dr. APJ Abdul KalamIgnited minds of the youth are the most powerful resource on the Earth, above the Earth and under the Earth.

Justice P.N. BhagwatiIt is time to implement awareness on Health and Health Education for all.

General K.V. Krishna RaoI feel what Educate Bhaarath has undertaken is a laudable effort. I wish you all the best.

Shri Atal Bihari VajpayeeHealth and Education are two important sectors for the progress of the nation. Glad to know that Educate Bhaarath is giving new impetus to this.

Dr. APJ Abdul KalamIgnited minds of the youth are the most powerful resource on the Earth, above the Earth and under the Earth.

Justice P.N. BhagwatiIt is time to implement awareness on Health and Health Education for all.

General K.V. Krishna RaoI feel what Educate Bhaarath has undertaken is a laudable effort. I wish you all the best.