PJBL Kesehatan Matra: First Aid Education for Bone Fractures Through the Use of Portable Splints at SLB Kembar Karya Pembangunan II

FIKES UPNVJ - Jakarta, Thursday, November 28, 2024 – Group 3 of the Physiotherapy Study Program, Undergraduate Program, Faculty of Health Sciences, UPN "Veteran" Jakarta, through the Matra Health Project Based Learning (PjBL) activity, successfully held an educational program on first aid for fractures using portable splints. This activity aims to provide knowledge and skills to teachers at SLB Kembar Karya Pembangunan II regarding the handling of fracture injuries using simple but effective tools. The activity, guided by Mr. Agustiyawan, SST.FT, Ftr, M.Fis and Mr. Heri Wibisono, S.Pd., M.Si, was held on Thursday, November 28, 2024, from 10:00 to 11:40 WIB at SLB Kembar Karya Pembangunan II, Jakarta. The participants, consisting of active teachers of SLB Kembar Karya Pembangunan II, attended the material session presented by Abidah Ardelia Kinaryuda and Salsabilah Arda Mevita, students of the Undergraduate Physiotherapy Study Program. The materials provided include the right ways to provide first aid when a bone fracture occurs, especially in emergency situations.

The first speech was delivered by Khaira Zahfarina Fatah as the Head of the PjBL Matra S1 Physiotherapy UPNVJ Implementation Committee. In her speech, Khaira explained that this activity is part of the students' commitment to provide a positive contribution to the community, especially for educators in special needs schools. "We hope that through this training, SLB teachers can be more prepared and confident in providing first aid in emergency situations," said Khaira.
Mrs. Indri Hastuty, SE as the Deputy Principal of SLB Kembar Karya Pembangunan II also gave her speech, appreciating this activity as a very beneficial step for teachers at the school. "We are very grateful to the students of the UPNVJ Physiotherapy Study Program for the initiative and organization of this activity. With this education, we hope that our teachers can handle emergencies better, especially for children with special needs," said Mrs. Indri.
During the educational session, participants gained in-depth knowledge about the importance of fast and appropriate first aid for fractures, as well as practical ways to use portable splints as temporary support before the victim receives further medical treatment. The material was presented in an easy-to-understand approach and involved live demonstrations guided by the two speakers.
As part of this activity, participants were also given the opportunity to ask questions and discuss various scenarios that might occur in the field. This activity is expected to improve the skills and preparedness of teachers in dealing with emergency incidents involving their students, especially in challenging conditions.
This Project Based Learning (PjBL) activity not only provides direct benefits to participants, but also strengthens the relationship between UPN "Veteran" Jakarta and SLB Kembar Karya Pembangunan II. Hopefully, this activity will be the first step for other educational programs that can be implemented to improve the quality of safety and health in the educational environment.