The Indian Red Cross Society, Jammu Region, Friday organized a First-Aid Training Programme for the students of Govt. Women College, Parade.Over 64 Girls-College students participated in the camp held under the aegis of St. John Ambulance Association, Regional Centre Jammu.The students took active part in the demonstration and gained the practical experience besides getting theoretical knowledge and are now trained First-Aiders.The training to the students was imparted under the directions of Dr. Pawan Kotwal, Divisional Commissioner, Jammu and under the supervision of Mr. Dinesh Gupta, Honorary Secretary, IRCS, Jammu Region. Dr. Rajinder Thappa, Causality Medical Officer, GMC Jammu, and Dr. Simriti Medical Officers of Red Cross Dispensary imparted training and Dr. Kavita Nijhon, Medical Officer, Red Cross assisted by Shri Des Raj and Joginder Sharma conducted the exam.
The main objective of this First-Aid Training was to make every one aware how to protect themselves from further loss in case of accidents, border firings, heart related sudden problems.The students were given demonstration on how to lift an injured and a serious patient and board him/her on the first available means of transport.They were told how as a trained First-Aider one can provide immediate help in the first Golden Hour to the sufferers during natural calamities, accidents and disasters etc. by applying the tit-bits learned during the training.Dr. Aruna Dubey, College Principal also threw light on the importance of First-Aid Training and impressed upon the Trainees to remember the tips given and extend help to the needy at the time of any emergency by providing First-Aid, that will be your biggest contribution to the Society if you are instrumental in Saving precious Lives.