Three-day first-aid training workshop concluded

Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 27: A 3-day first-aid training workshop concluded at Government General Zorawar Singh Memorial Degree College, Reasi.
The workshop was organized in collaboration with Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), Jammu region and it commenced on September 24 with inaugural address by Dr SP Sarswat, Principal of the College. During the workshop, lectures and practical demonstrations on various aspects of first-aid like cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), early management of burns, fractures and choking of air passage, etc were delivered.
The resource persons were Dr Shelly Mahajan, Dr Rashmi Sharma and Kanchan Devi. CPR techniques were demonstrated to the participants. Additionally, topics like first-aid management of snake/dog bites, burns and poisoning were also covered.
The training concluded with assessment of participants via a written test by Dr Kavita Nijohan and her team. She also had an interactive session with students and took their feedback for the workshop.
The workshop was held under the supervision of Dinesh Gupta, Secretary, IRCS, Jammu region.