Capacity Building on First Aid Practices in Schools in The Nallur Division

The objective of this field health activity was to implement a first aid training program for school students, equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills to respond effectively to medical emergencies and promote a safer school environment.

First, students had a discussion with the nursing staff at Teaching hospital, Jaffna to plan the programme. This was followed by another session with the nurses during which they demonstrated first aid techniques such as CPR, positioning, etc. to the students.

Then four schools in the Nallur Division were selected to implement the programme, including J/ Kokuvil Hindu College, J/Kanagarathnam Maha Vidyalaya, J/Hindu College, J/Hindu Ladies’ College. Students used leaflets and PowerPoint presentations to explain first aid techniques. Then the students demonstrated the first aid procedures with the help of manikins at the selected schools.

Group students: Edwin Joy Vithushan, Vithyarahavi Raveendirarasa, Mahalingam Kiritharan, Mathusha Gnanasekaran, Ratheeda Ramzani Risme, Afrin Shafeef, Shanmugavel Dhuwakaran, Maharoof Mohamed agar, Thaufeek Fathima Shafa, Mathangi Kuganathan, Mudiyaselage Chamod Randeepa Adikari

Supervisor: Dr. P. A. D. Coonghe

Time duration: 17th July 2023-07th  January 2024

Place: Conference Hall, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna