Accident Prevention And Safety Education
- Education
- 200 level
- 2 credit units
- 147 pages
- 16 units
This course provides detailed information on safety and accident prevention in various settings, including schools, workplaces, and homes. It establishes the hazards of safety and the control measures to be taken. The course justifies the need for safety programmes and education, safety skills and techniques in schools and its environment. It explains safety education and safety programmes in schools and general safety skills and techniques in schools and the environment.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 208 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, practical, case study
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assignments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of KHE205, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
KHE205 · UNIT 2 SAFETY EDUCATION AND SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAMMES IN SCHOOLS
School safety has been defined as creating safe environment for children and students, starting from their homes to their schools and back. This would mean that they are free from any form of abuse, violence, psycho-social issues, disaster, fire, injuries, among others.
What you should be able to do
- Define key concepts in safety education and accident prevention.
- Identify potential hazards and assess risks in various environments.
- Apply appropriate first aid techniques in emergency situations.
- Promote safety awareness and practices in schools and communities.
- Understand and adhere to road safety regulations.
- Manage common injuries such as wounds, fractures, and burns.
What it prepares you for
- Safety Officer
- Health Educator
- Emergency Response Coordinator
- Workplace Safety Inspector
- School Safety Officer
- Education
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing
- Construction
- Transportation
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3:
Unit 3: Respiration Emergencies and Resuscitation
Understanding the physiological processes and immediate response actions required in respiratory emergencies demands quick thinking and precise execution.
- Module 4:
Unit 1: Shock Types and Management of Shock
Accurate diagnosis and differentiation between various types of shock (hypovolemic, anaphylactic, etc.) are critical, requiring a deep understanding of underlying causes and appropriate interventions.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 52 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Introduction to Safety and Accidents
Unit 1: Meaning of Safety and Important of Safety and Safe Living · 3 hours
Define safety and safe living.. Discuss the importance of safety and safe living.. Explain safety knowledge, practice, and attitude.. Relate safety to everyday activities and environments..
Unit 2: Safety Education and Safety Education Programmes in Schools · 3 hours
Define safety education and its goals.. Discuss the importance and relevance of safety programmes in schools.. Explain models for organizing safety in Nigeria.. Analyze the role of schools in promoting safety awareness..
- Week 2Module 1: Introduction to Safety and Accidents
Unit 3: Meaning, Types, and Classification of Accidents · 3 hours
Define accident and its components.. Explain the classification of accidents.. Discuss types of accidents (motor vehicle, falls, drowning, etc.).. Analyze accident scenarios and identify contributing factors..
Unit 4: Causes and Prevention of Accidents · 3 hours
Explain risk factors related to accidents.. Discuss Type I & II accident proneness.. Describe behavioral models for accident prevention.. Develop strategies for preventing common accidents..
- Week 3Module 2: Hazards and Safety Measures
Unit 1: Meaning and types of Hazards, Description of Environmental, Industrial Home and School hazards · 4 hours
Define and explain the types of hazards (biological, chemical, physical, ergonomic, etc.).. Differentiate between hazard and risk.. Identify hazards in environmental, industrial, home, and school settings.. Conduct a hazard assessment for a specific environment..
- Week 4Module 2: Hazards and Safety Measures
Unit 2: Industrial and Workshop Safety · 4 hours
Define industrial and workshop safety.. Discuss the objectives of industrial and workshop safety.. Explain common industrial and workshop accidents and their effects.. Identify safety methods and precautions in workshops..
- Week 5Module 2: Hazards and Safety Measures
Unit 3: Community and School Environment Safety · 4 hours
Define community and school environment safety.. Explain the importance of school safety.. Analyze school safety plans and general policies.. Develop strategies for creating a safe school environment..
- Week 6Module 2: Hazards and Safety Measures
Unit 4: Road Signs and Road Safety Precautions · 4 hours
Explain the meaning of road signs and their importance.. Discuss the role of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Nigeria.. Identify traffic offenses and road safety precautions.. Analyze the impact of road safety measures on accident reduction..
- Week 7Module 3:
Unit 1: Principles of Emergency Care · 3 hours
Define emergency care (first aid).. Differentiate between safety education and emergency care.. Identify the principles of first aid treatment.. Recognize conditions that require emergency care..
- Week 8Module 3:
Unit 2: Basic Techniques of Emergency Care · 3 hours
Define wound and explain how to care for it.. Explain how to treat contusions, animal bites, and splinters.. Discuss types of bandages and their functions.. Apply basic wound care techniques..
- Week 9Module 3:
Unit 3: Respiration Emergencies and Resuscitation · 3 hours
Define respiration and explain its importance.. Explain the procedures for artificial respiration.. Demonstrate methods of artificial respiration (mouth-to-mouth, Holger Nielsen).. Recognize respiratory emergencies and apply appropriate first aid..
- Week 10Module 3:
Unit 4: Haemorrhage: Types, classes and causes · 3 hours
Define haemorrhage and classify it according to types and classes.. Discuss the causes and consequences of haemorrhage.. Explain methods for controlling external and internal haemorrhage.. Apply techniques for stopping bleeding and managing haemorrhagic shock..
- Week 11Module 4:
Unit 1: Shock Types and Management of Shock · 3 hours
Define shock and describe its types.. Explain the causes, signs, and symptoms of different types of shock.. Outline the management of different types of shock.. Apply first aid techniques for managing shock..
- Week 12Module 4:
Unit 2: Fractures, Dislocations, Sprain and Strains · 3 hours
Define fracture, dislocation, sprain, and strain.. Explain the causes of these injuries.. Describe emergency care procedures for each condition.. Apply immobilization techniques for fractures and dislocations..
- Week 13Module 4:
Unit 3: Burns and Conditions due to Abnormal Temperature · 3 hours
Define burns and scalds and identify their types.. Explain the treatment and emergency care of burns.. Describe emergency treatment for each type of burn.. Differentiate between heat stroke, heat exhaustion, and heat cramps..
Unit4: Poisoning and Management · 3 hours
Define poison and state its causes.. Identify types of poison and their treatment.. Describe prevention and control measures against poison.. Apply first aid procedures for poisoning cases..
Preparing for the exam
- Create detailed notes summarizing key concepts from each unit, focusing on definitions, classifications, and procedures.
- Practice applying first aid techniques through role-playing scenarios to build confidence and competence.
- Review case studies related to accident prevention and emergency response to understand real-world applications.
- Focus on understanding the differences between various types of injuries (fractures, sprains, burns) and their specific treatments.
- Memorize key steps in emergency procedures (CPR, wound care) and prioritize them based on urgency.
- Use flashcards to memorize road signs and traffic regulations, testing yourself regularly.
- Create concept maps linking causes, symptoms, and treatments for common medical emergencies (shock, poisoning).
- Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and feedback provided by tutors to identify areas for improvement.
Questions students ask about this course
What is KHE205 about?
This course provides detailed information on safety and accident prevention in various settings, including schools, workplaces, and homes. It establishes the hazards of safety and the control measures to be taken. The course justifies the need for safety programmes and education, safety skills and techniques in schools and its environment. It explains safety education and safety programmes in schools and general safety skills and techniques in schools and the environment.
How many units does KHE205 have?
KHE205, Accident Prevention And Safety Education, has 16 units across 4 modules, over 147 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is KHE205?
KHE205 carries 2 credit units, at 200 level in Education.
Is KHE205 hard?
KHE205 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, practical and case study work, and it has a practical component.
How long does KHE205 take to study?
About 208 hours of study, spread across its 16 units.
How is KHE205 assessed?
KHE205 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assignments and Final Examination.
What can I do with KHE205?
Safety Officer, Health Educator, Emergency Response Coordinator, Workplace Safety Inspector and School Safety Officer.