HEALTH CLUB OF INDIA

FIRST- AID & HEALTH CLUB OF INDIA (FAHCI)

The Club facilitates the activities of Students, teachers and Parents to promote First-aid and Health. This is in continuation to mainstreaming, health and physical education in schools according to CBSE/AC/AD/DD(MS)/SPORTS/2018 and Circular Number Acad-10/2018 dated 21.03.2018. Open to all pupils from 1st to 12th who are dedicated and passionate to be of service to others. The first-aid team forms a valuable component of the school.

There are three objectives to First-aid: to save life, minimize injuries and hasten healing. “RICE" is an acronym that, in the context of first aid, refers to rest, ice, compression and elevation. These four steps assist in healing injuries, such as ankle or knee sprains and reducing the level of pain and swelling in injured person experiences. It’s all about the 3P's

• Preserve life – stop the person from dying
• Prevent further injury – stop the person from being injured even more. If possible, an injured person should not be moved. First aid can include how to safely move injured people -- or move them anyway with less harm if there is no choice.
• Promote recovery – try to help the person heal their injuries

Aims of First Aid Kit:

• Aid before Medical help arrives
• Reduce infections
• Save lives
• Prevent excessive blood loss

The Importance of First Aid and Health Clubs in Schools

Safety of children in schools is one of the top priorities of parents, teachers and school administration. This has brought First-aid and health to the forefront making it a priority in schools. Awareness in staff and schools in First-aid and health not only boosts the safety of the entire school, but it also can be the difference between life and death in the event of a medical emergency. Introducing First–aid and health for students provides them with invaluable life skills. First-aid requires leadership, the patience to listen to those around you and also encourages teamwork. First Aid in the Community: Something that has become a vital part of medical services are Neighbourhood First . Remember, the more people you have in the community trained in basic first aid , the more people are able to help in emergency situations and save lives.

CHARTERS OF FIRST AID & HEALTH CLUB OF INDIA

First-aid and Health Club of India has Charters across India. There are three categories of Charters.

• Charters for Kendriya Vidyalaya Schools
• Charters for CBSE Schools
• Charters for Army Public Schools

A. CHARTERS FOR KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SCHOOLS

1. Ajmer Charter 2. Allahabad Charter 3. Bhubaneshwar Charter 4. Chennai Charter 5. Dehradun Charter 6. Delhi Charter 7. Guwahati Charter 8. Panchkula Charter 9. Patna Charter 10. Trivandrum Charter

B. CHARTERS FOR CBSE SCHOOLS

1. Agra Charter 2. Bengaluru Charter 3. Bhubaneshwar Charter 4. Bhopal Charter 5. Chandigarh Charter 6. Chennai Charter 7. Dehradun Charter 8. Delhi Charter 9. Ernakulam Charter 10. Gurgaon Charter 11. Guwahati chapter 12. Hyderabad Charter 13. Jabalpur Charter 14. Jaipur Charter 15. Jammu Charter 16. Kolkata Charter 17. Lucknow Charter 18. Mumbai Charter 19. Patna Charter 20. Raipur Charter 21. Ranchi Charter 22. Silchar Charter 23. Tinsukia Charter 24. Varanasi Charter 25. Ahmedabad Charter

C. CHARTERS FOR ARMY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

1. North charter 2. South Charter 3. East Charter 4. West Charter

RULES AND REGULATIONS IN SCHOOLS FOR FRANCHISE OF ” FIRST-AID AND HEALTH CLUB OF INDIA”

First –aid and Health Club of India will have rules regarding the Franchise. Schools should follow the operational policies of the Franchise to ensure consistency within the chain.

The school will be allotted Affiliation number and the Charter based on region or the location of that particular school.

The One time Franchise fees of Rs. One thousand only is paid by the school as franchise fee for “ First-aid and Health Club of India “ name and banner .

First –aid and Health Club of India will provide the school with the Club logo and also ongoing support and assistance will be provided to the School in First-aid and health programmes.

The schools will be totally provided with Reading material, videos , Certificates and Faculty Development programmes. The franchise school will be permitted by the Club to function on behalf of First –aid and Health Club of India. The school should comply with rules and regulations of First-aid and Health Club of India.

“First –aid and Health Club of India” Franchise school will have:

Member Secretary - Principal of the school & Members

• 2 Teachers appointed by the Principal of the school
• 2 Students
• 2 Parents and One Authorised Representative from Educate Bhaarath

“First –aid and Health Club of India” Franchise school will be provided:

National Affiliation number, All India Charter and Zone , First –aid kit .

The students, faculty and the parents can showcase their contribution in saving the lives by sending the details to support@educatebhaarath.com which will be highlighted in the News letter.