Students of one of Ireland’s leading universities recently enjoyed the valuable experience of participating in two important training workshops: Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Course and People/Patient Moving and Handling Training. These workshops were conducted by experienced trainers Aishling, Susan, Declan, and Majella, who provided hands-on training to equip participants with life-saving skills.
Mastering Patient Handling Techniques
The People/Patient Moving and Handling Training introduced students to best practice in the safe moving of patients with mobility problems. The learners were instructed on how to transfer individuals from a wheelchair to a lying position and vice versa, all the while prioritizing comfort and safety. The training also covered the correct operation of a hoist, a valuable piece of equipment used in helping patients with movement difficulties. These are competencies that every health care worker requires in order to maintain patient dignity and also ensure self-care.
Learning to Save A Life
The second course was the BLS Provider Course, and this was concerning rudimentary life-saving skills that separate life and death in an emergency. The students learned to observe vital signs, administer chest compressions, and use a defibrillator. This training included First Aid skills for adults, infants, and children so that the participant gained a basic understanding of all response procedures during emergencies. Along with this, the participants also took part in re-creating real-life scenarios to equip them for unforeseen circumstances in their professional lives.
The Significance of CPR Training
Emergencies do not distinguish between time or location and can happen anywhere, at any time. Knowing how to do CPR or assist an individual in distress can be the difference between death and life. If you are a healthcare professional, student, employee, or simply need lifesaving skills, HealthCo has you covered. Our courses are designed for individuals and groups with or without work backgrounds, so more people in your community can help when called upon.
Ready to learn how to save a life? Call HealthCo today to book a training session and equip yourself with lifesaving skills!