Basics of First Aid training

January 13, 2016

On December 21, 2015, Resident Assistants and Coordinators of the AUCA International Dormitory attended the “Basics of First Aid,” a seminar by the Red Crescent in Kyrgyzstan. As the AUCA Dormitory is a place where students live, study, cook and have fun, accidental traumas and injuries are prone to happen. RAs are always there to advise and help the residents, and now to also assist medically when it is called for.

After attending the training program, all RAs received international certificates which certify their ability to administer first aid, to administer artificial respiration, to assist residents with epilepsy and heart problems, and to help residents who have suffered cuts, burns, and electric shocks.

“I believe that we [at the AUCA Dormitory] rapidly develop year to year and we need to really think about how else we can assist our residents – how we can do for them as much as we can. Being able to help in dangerous situations is crucial for big living spaces like the dorm. We are glad that we have now expanded our skills and knowledge into this area,” Dormitory coordinator, Ekaterina Sanamiants said.

All the participants in the training program are very thankful for being able to attend such a useful event. Some of them shared their thoughts after the experience.

“The training was very informative. First of all, it was easy to ask questions, which was why everything about providing First Aid was crystal clear. It was also great that we had more practical training than theoretical,” Resident and Visa assistant, Aymeerim Shukurbekova said.

“I liked the way they taught the course. We had the chance to get answers from different health care cases and put them into practice. Having a pass/fail test verified the course’s importance and professionalism. After the course we felt responsible enough to provide first aid,” Resident and extracurricular activities assistant, Lira Momunalieva said.

“I think it is crucial for RAs [to take this course]. We face these kinds of issues on a daily basis. My impression of the course was positive. I learnt the basics of first aid, so now I feel confident enough to help people in the event of an accident. It was fun to apply theories in practice,” Resident and extracurricular activities assistant, Talgat Subanaliev says.

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