Mangaluru: A first aid training program was conducted on September 14, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. at St. Aloysius Industrial Training Institute in collaboration with Father Muller College of Nursing Medical Surgical Nursing Department.
The program commenced with a prayer service led by Junior Training Officer Vincent Mendonca. Vice Principal Alwyn Menezes welcomed the guest. The program began by lighting the lamp.
Rev. Fr John D’Souza SJ, Director of the institute, said that we should know what to do in case of emergency so that it will benefit everyone. Then Father Muller Hospital H.O.D. Dr Sashikumar told the students what first aid is and why it should be done. Also, lecturers Sonia and Marilyn told how to give first aid if a person has an accident, a fire, or bleeding from an injury. Also, lecturers, Ashwin and Shruti told us how to give first aid for a heart attack, and how to give first aid if food gets stuck in the throat while eating. They also displayed video clips on first aid.
The students were divided into four groups and were given practical demonstrations on First Aid. The program was compered by Vice Principal Alwyn Menezes of the institute.