Event Summary
On 8 February 2025, Advancing Civil Society - GLOCA organized a three-day first aid workshop delivered by Taysir Hammoud and facilitated by Hana Al Qatini. The workshop engaged 97 participants and focused on building essential knowledge and practical skills for responding to emergency situations.
Workshop Focus
The training introduced participants to the principles of first aid, vital signs, accident scene management, and initial response to neurological, respiratory, and circulatory emergencies. Key topics included fainting, seizures, strokes, choking, bleeding, shock, cardiac arrest, and basic CPR procedures.
Key Outputs
Participants gained practical knowledge in assessing emergency cases, protecting themselves and the injured person, responding to bleeding, burns, fractures, choking, and applying initial CPR steps for adults, children, and infants. Training materials were shared as reference resources, and a WhatsApp group was created to support continued learning after the workshop.
Key Learning
The workshop emphasized that quick and safe action during the first minutes of an emergency can save lives and reduce complications. Participants also learned that first aid is a core life skill that should not be limited to health professionals, but should be accessible to all community members.
Impact
The workshop strengthened participants’ confidence in dealing with emergency situations and encouraged responsible response practices in community, workplace, and volunteer settings.
#GLOCA #FirstAid #EmergencyResponse #CPR #CommunitySafety #YouthCapacityBuilding
Agenda
Advancing Civil Society - GLOCA is organizing a first aid workshop delivered by Taysir Hammoud and facilitated by Hana Al Qatini. The workshop aims to strengthen participants’ ability to respond safely and effectively to emergency situations.
Objectives
The workshop will introduce participants to the basic principles of first aid, vital signs, accident scene management, and emergency response procedures before specialized medical teams arrive.
Main Themes
Introduction to first aid, its importance, objectives, and core principles.
Measuring vital signs, including pulse, breathing, blood pressure, and temperature.
Managing accident scenes and ensuring the safety of both the injured person and the responder.
Responding to fainting, seizures, strokes, choking, respiratory emergencies, bleeding, shock, and cardiac arrest.
Basic introduction to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Expected Outcomes
Participants are expected to gain essential first aid knowledge, improve their confidence in responding to emergencies, and learn how to take safe initial steps until professional medical support is available.
#GLOCA #FirstAid #EmergencyResponse #YouthCapacityBuilding #CommunitySafety