News from NUINS | First Aid Training Program for School Teachers

The Department of Child Health Nursing, NUINS organised a First Aid Training Program for the teachers of Infant Mary English Medium High School, Katipalla, on 4th April 2026. The program was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Francis J. B. D’Cunha, Principal of the host institution. The event was presided over by Dr. Sujatha R, HoD, Child Health Nursing, NUINS.

The training sessions were conducted by an experienced team of resource persons, including Dr. Sujatha R, Dr. Sharlet Simple Dsouza and Mrs. Jeevitha Alva. The program commenced with a pre-test to assess participants'baseline knowledge. The sessions covered a wide range of essential first aid and emergency management topics, including management of fractures & bandaging techniques, first aid for seizures & bites, choking, drowning, electric shock, haemorrhage control and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

The training was highly interactive, with a strong emphasis on hands-on practice. Participants actively engaged in demonstrations and return demonstrations, which helped them acquire the practical skills and confidence necessary to respond effectively to emergency situations in the school setting.