Kindergarten teacher preparedness to provide first aid

Research objectives (aims) and problem(s): This article presents research into the preparedness of kindergarten teachers to provide first aid. The research was based on statistics regarding accident rates in Polish kindergartens.  Research methods: The study involved 360 kindergarten teachers and employed the diagnostic survey method using a questionnaire. Process of argumentation: The objective of the study was to assess Polish kindergarten teachers’ knowledge of first aid principles. The scope of the research was defined by the following questions:   How do the surveyed teachers evaluate their knowledge of first aid? What types of situations involving danger to children have the surveyed teachers encountered? Were the surveyed teachers able to take appropriate action when a child’s life or health was at risk? Research findings and their impact on the development of educational sciences: The study showed that teachers’ knowledge of first aid principles is insufficient and that the measures taken did not always follow proper procedures.  Conclusions and/or recommendations: There is a need to raise teachers’ awareness of the importance of regularly updating their ability to respond effectively in situations that threaten children’s safety.