Knowledge of the educators of the municipality centers child education on first aid

Abstract

Objective: To understand the knowledge of teachers at the Early Childhood Education Centers on First Aid for children aged 3 to 5 years. Methods: This is an exploratory research, with a qualitative approach, developed with 18 teachers from nine Municipal Centers for Early Childhood Education in Divinópolis, located in the municipality of Divinópolis, Minas Gerais. Individual interviews were carried out from July to December 2018, using a semi-structured script, then the data were analyzed using Content Analysis. Results: Three thematic categories emerged: The CMEI teacher and his relationship with first aid: concepts and their insecurities; First aid during accidents at CMEI: correct and incorrect attitudes and Early Childhood Education: types of accidents and risk exposures. Conclusion: It is necessary that teachers have periodic training on the subject, as well as workplaces offer material and support for first aid.