FIRST AID EDUCATION: EFFECTIVENESS OF LAW NO. 13.722/2018 (LUCAS LAW) IN SCHOOLS AND ITS IMPACT ON HEALTH TRAINING

Abstract

Law No. 13.722/2018 (Lucas Law) establishes the mandatory requirement for first aid training for education professionals, aiming to promote the safety and comprehensive protection of children and adolescents in the school environment. This study analyzed the effectiveness of the law and its impacts on the health training of professionals, through a qualitative and exploratory-descriptive bibliographic and documentary review. The analysis showed that, although the legislation represents a significant advance, its implementation presents challenges, including gaps in the provision of regular training, insufficient simulated practice, incomplete standardization of content, and inequality in institutional support. It was observed that the consolidation of first aid competencies depends on continuous training, integration between health and education, practical exercises, emergency simulations, and systematic performance evaluation. Structured strategies, aligned with reference protocols, can reduce inconsistencies in the response to incidents and increase the confidence of professionals in acting in critical situations. Furthermore, the investigation indicated that institutional factors, such as infrastructure, monitoring programs, and interdisciplinary partnerships, directly influence the effectiveness of the law. Future research should explore active teaching methodologies, longitudinally monitor the development of skills, identify barriers to implementation, and evaluate how public policies can strengthen capacity building. It is concluded that the Lucas Law is essential for promoting first aid education and health training, but its success depends on continuous, structured, and integrated actions, ensuring professionals prepared to protect life in the school environment.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/sevened2026.004-017