PRINCIPLES OF DEVELOPING FIRST AID SKILLS IN STUDENTS: A THEORETICAL OVERVIEW

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The article examines current approaches to first aid training, highlighting key issues in educational programs, such as inadequate theoretical knowledge, a lack of practical training sessions, and low student motivation. The need to incorporate innovative methods, including simulation training, interactive multimedia tools, and role-playing exercises, is emphasized to enhance theeffectiveness ofthe training process. The authors stress the importance of fostering a culture of first aid as a critical element of public safety and social responsibility. The article concludes with recommendations for a comprehensive overhaul of training programs, focusing onachieving a balance between theoretical knowledge and practical experience. Keywords: non-medical universities, educational programs, theoretical training, practical training, simulation technologies, safety culture, social responsibility. Introduction. Modern approaches to first aid training are focused not only on the transfer of theoretical knowledge, but also on the development of practical skills that allow students to act confidently under stress. However, the existing training system in non-medical universities is characterized by a number of problems: insufficient hours allocated to studying first aid, a shortage of qualified teachers, weak student motivation and limited use of modern educational technologies [3]. Many programs are focused primarily on the theoretical aspect, which leads to low training efficiency, since without practical training, students feel unsure when providing assistancein real life[4]. Another problem is the lack of a comprehensive approach to first aid training. Including basic courses in university programs is an important step, but their content is often limited to general information, which does not allow students to fully master the algorithms for providing assistance. In addition, first aid teaching in most cases is not accompanied by mandatory practical exams, which reduces the level of students' training and their readiness to act in extremeconditions [5]. In view of the above, it is necessary to revise educational approaches, including strengthening practical training, integrating interactive methods, using simulation training and role-playing scenarios. Such technologies allow trainees not only to memorize algorithms for providing assistance, but also to develop confidence in their actions, reducing the level of anxiety in emergency situations[2; pp.184-192]. The aim of the study is to conduct a theoretical analysis of existing approaches to teaching first aid to students of non-medical universities and to identify key problems in this area. The following tasks were set within the framework of the work: to analyze the theoretical foundations of first aid and its importance in the education system; to study the existing methods of teaching first aid skills in non-medical universities; to identify the main problems associated with the deficiencies in theoretical and practical training of students; to justify the need to introduce innovative teaching methods aimed at improving the effectiveness of preparing students to provide first aid. The object of the study is the process of developing first aid skills in students of non-medical universities, and the subject is modern educational approaches to http://www.internationaljournal.co.in/index.php/jasass 315 Volume15 Issue02, February2025 Impact factor: 2019: 4.679 2020: 5.015 2021: 5.436, 2022: 5.242, 2023: 6.995, 2024 7.75 teaching first aid, their effectiveness and prospects for improvement. The scientific novelty of the work lies in a comprehensive analysis of the existing first aid training system and proposing effective methods for its improvement with an emphasis on practical training and the use of modern teaching technologies. Thus, consideration of this topic is relevant and in demand in light of the need to improve the level of public safety and the readiness of citizens to provide emergency care incritical situations. The study uses data on the historical evolution of first aid, from the activities of medieval monastic orders to modern educational standards, including the use of simulation technologies and interactive teaching methods [6]. The main protocols for providing assistance, such as BLS (basic life support) and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), as well as their adaptation in educational programs for students ofnon-medical specialties are considered [7]. The existing educational systems in higher education institutions were analyzed, key problems were identified, including a lack of theoretical training, a limited number of practical classes and a low level of student motivation [8]. The impact of the shortage of academic hours allocated to mastering first aid on the level of training of students was assessed [2; pp. 184-192]. The methodology of teaching first aid was also studied, taking into account the use of modern educational technologies, such