Introduction

Training in first aid is fundamental for every person who might be involved in a situation requiring the use of this knowledge. This study is aimed at teachers who are responsible for students and visitors to the school, and who might witness accidents that require a response informed by knowledge of first aid.

Objectives

To assess the improvement in first aid knowledge among teaching staff after an educational intervention.

Methodology

Intervention study on a group of 15 teachers. Information on knowledge of first aid was collected before and after the educational intervention.

Results

The percentage of correct answers obtained before the educational intervention was 38.6%, and 76.2% after the intervention.

Conclusions

There was a notable increase (37.6%) in first aid knowledge which confirms the positive impact of the intervention.