<![CDATA[Background: Rabies is a fatal disease with distinct clinical symptoms. It is classified as a zoonotic disease with a high mortality rate for both humans and animals. The disease causes central nervous system infection following direct contact between a wound or mucous membrane and the saliva or scratches of an infected animal; it can lead to death if not treated immediately. Proper knowledge and first aid skills are essential to prevent complications associated with rabies. Objective: To identify the characteristics, knowledge levels, and skills of students at SMA Negeri 1 Sokaraja regarding first aid for animal bite wounds carrying a risk of rabies. Methods: This community service activity employed lecture and demonstration methods. There were 35 participants. The activity took place at SMA Negeri 1 Sokaraja on April 13, 2026. Educational media used included PowerPoint presentations, leaflets, and videos. Results: Participant characteristics showed that the majority were 18 years old (20 participants; 57.1%) and male (18 participants; 51.4%). Prior to education, the majority of participants (28 participants; 80%) fell into the "poor" knowledge category. Following education, 32 participants (91.4%) demonstrated good knowledge, while 3 participants (8.6%) demonstrated adequate knowledge. Skill levels prior to education and demonstration showed that 31 participants (88.6%) were incompetent, while 4 participants (11.4%) were in the "adequately competent" category. After education and demonstration, all 35 participants (100%) fell into the "competent" category. Outputs: The outputs of this community service activity consisted of educational leaflets and videos.]]>
