Project Completion Report | SMS Medical College, Jaipur
Date: 14 July 2025
Venue: Mahatma Gandhi English Medium Government School, Gandhi Nagar, Jaipur
Institution: SMS Medical College, Jaipur
Project Overview
Students of SMS Medical College, Jaipur conducted a First Aid and Hand Hygiene Awareness session for school students from Classes 6 to 8 at Mahatma Gandhi English Medium Government School, Gandhi Nagar, Jaipur.
The initiative aimed to equip students with essential knowledge about basic first aid, appropriate responses to common injuries and emergencies, and the importance of maintaining proper hand hygiene.
Through interactive discussions, questions, and practical guidance, the session encouraged students to respond calmly and responsibly during situations where immediate medical assistance may not be available.
Project Planning
The project was planned with the objective of making first aid and hygiene education simple, practical, and engaging for school students.
Steps We Followed
- Identified school students from Classes 6 to 8 as the target group.
- Approached the school Principal and coordinated to schedule the awareness session.
- Divided the topics among team members to ensure comprehensive coverage.
- Prepared educational content and gathered relevant resources.
- Planned an interactive session using questions and general facts to encourage participation.
- Delivered the session confidently with a focus on practical knowledge and easy-to-understand explanations.
Project Objectives
๐ฉน First Aid Awareness
To educate school students about basic first aid and explain its importance in managing common injuries and emergencies.
๐ Emergency Preparedness
To build studentsโ confidence in responding appropriately to accidents and injuries while waiting for professional medical assistance.
โ Debunking First Aid Myths
To identify and correct common misconceptions and unsafe practices related to first aid.
๐งผ Hand Hygiene
To explain the importance of proper hand hygiene and demonstrate correct handwashing with soap and water, as well as the appropriate use of hand sanitizers.
Execution
The awareness session was conducted on 14 July 2025 at Mahatma Gandhi English Medium Government School, Gandhi Nagar, Jaipur.
The team began the session with general facts and interactive questions to capture the studentsโ attention and encourage participation.
The session covered essential first aid topics, including:
- ๐ฅ Burns โ basic immediate first-aid measures and practices to avoid
- ๐ Animal Bites โ appropriate immediate response and the importance of seeking medical attention
- ๐ Epistaxis (Nosebleeds) โ basic first-aid management
- ๐ฎ Choking โ recognizing the situation and understanding the importance of an appropriate response
- โ First Aid Myths โ identifying and debunking commonly followed but unsafe practices
- ๐งผ Hand Hygiene โ understanding why hand hygiene matters and learning the correct technique for washing hands and using sanitizer
The interactive nature of the session allowed students to participate actively and clarify their doubts throughout the discussion.
Impact & Outcomes
The students responded enthusiastically throughout the session and showed genuine interest in learning about first aid and hand hygiene.
The key outcomes included:
- Increased awareness of basic first aid practices.
- Better understanding of how to respond to common injuries and emergencies.
- Improved awareness of unsafe first aid myths and practices.
- Greater understanding of the importance of hand hygiene.
- Increased confidence in taking appropriate initial steps while waiting for professional medical assistance.
- Active participation through questions and discussions.
The studentsโ insightful questions and enthusiasm demonstrated the effectiveness of an interactive approach to health education.
Conclusion
The First Aid and Hand Hygiene Awareness session fostered a sense of responsibility, preparedness, and confidence among school students.
By introducing them to basic first aid principles and proper hand hygiene practices, the project empowered students to take better care of themselves and respond more responsibly when someone around them needs help.
The experience also provided the student team with an opportunity to strengthen their communication, teamwork, leadership, and community engagement skills.
Ultimately, the session reinforced an important message:
Knowing what to do in the first few moments can make a meaningful difference while professional help is on the way.
๐จโโ๏ธ Team
Team Leader
Mohammed Khalid
Team Members
- Aditi Kulshreshtha
- Aryan Agrawal
- Garima Sharma
- Kulsum Nirban
- Sanyam Jain
- Tanmay Gautam
Volunteers
- Kaustubh Patel
- Sneha Jain
Special Thanks
Dr. Sumita Sethi Maโam
Dr. Anita S. Maโam
Project Highlight
Learn. Respond. Help.
Through practical health-awareness initiatives like this, students of SMS Medical College, Jaipur are helping young learners build the knowledge, confidence, and responsibility needed to create healthier and safer communities.
