8-Day First Aid Training Workshop in Association with the Indian Red Cross Society

S. S. Agrawal Institute of Physiotherapy and Medical Care Education organized an 8-day First Aid Training Workshop in association with the Indian Red Cross Society from 28 September to 7 October 2026, in view of World Heart Day celebrations. The programme aimed to equip students with essential first-aid knowledge and practical skills for managing medical emergencies.

A total of 30 Final Year Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) students participated in the workshop, conducted by Dr. Naresh Dhanani, Expert Trainer from the Indian Red Cross Society. The training covered cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), airway management, choking, bleeding, fractures, burns, poisoning, and other medical emergencies. Practical demonstrations, role plays, and student exercises provided hands-on experience in emergency response.

An examination was conducted at the end of the programme, followed by a certificate distribution ceremony. The workshop strengthened students’ emergency preparedness and highlighted the importance of first aid in patient safety and healthcare education.