St. Mary’s College Hosts CPR Training Program to Promote Emergency Response Awareness

In a commendable step towards student empowerment and community well-being,
St. Mary’s College, Thrissur organized a hands-on CPR Training Program titled “Learn, Act, Save” on 15th July 2025.

This life-saving initiative was conducted by the Department of Zoology and NSS Units 44 & 220, in association with Daya General Hospital, Viyyur.

Event Highlights

• 📍 Venue: St. Mary’s College, Thrissur
• 📅 Date: 15 July 2025
• 🤝 Organizers: Department of Zoology & NSS (Units 44 & 220)
• 🏥 Partner: Daya General Hospital, Viyyur
• 🆘 Theme: “Learn, Act, Save”

Expert Resource Team from Daya Hospital

The training was led by a highly experienced team of emergency healthcare professionals:

• Dr. Shaiju Vilsan – Emergency Medicine Physician
• C. A. Abdul Basheer – Rescue Team Resource Person
• Ms. Milkha P Joy – Staff Nurse

They provided detailed demonstrations and supervised interactive CPR sessions to help students gain confidence in responding to emergencies.

Skills Students Acquired

• Recognizing cardiac arrest symptoms
• Performing chest compressions effectively
• Assisting during medical emergencies
• Building confidence to act during critical situations

This program emphasized not just theory, but practical, hands-on learning – a crucial need in today’s unpredictable world.

Local Impact and Community Relevance

In Kerala, timely emergency response can save lives, especially during road accidents and health emergencies.
This initiative strengthens the spirit of “Janakeeyam Arogyam” (Public Health Participation) by involving students in proactive learning.

Student Reactions

Participants described the event as:

• 🗣️ “A transformative experience”
• 💬 “Now I know how to save a life”
• 👏 “Everyone should attend such training sessions”

Why It Matters

Empowering Kerala’s youth with CPR skills bridges a critical gap in community safety.
It also nurtures a culture of responsibility and readiness in our campuses.

Conclusion

St. Mary’s College has once again shown leadership in merging academic growth with community well-being.
The college’s collaboration with Daya Hospital ensures students are not just educated – they’re prepared.

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