Workshop on First-Aid: Basic Life Support (BLS)
Organised by: Bharat Scout Troop & Guide Company, New Stewart School, Cuttack
The workshop aimed to equip students with life-saving skills and promote the Scout & Guide motto “Be Prepared.”
Resource Person
The session was conducted by Dr. Bipin Bihari Kar, who explained the fundamentals of BLS through live demonstrations. Key areas covered were:
1. Assessment of emergency situations – DRSABCD action plan.
2. CPR technique for adults and children with correct hand position, depth, and rate.
3. Choking management, recovery position, and use of first-aid kit.
4. Handling common school emergencies like fainting, nose bleeding, burns, and fractures using triangular bandages.
All Scouts and Guides of the school actively participated in both theory and practical sessions. The teaching staff also attended the workshop to ensure the knowledge reaches every classroom. Students practiced CPR on demo mannequins.
Outcome
1. Students gained confidence to respond calmly during medical emergencies.
2. The workshop strengthened practical skills required for Pratham Sopan, Dwitiya Sopan and Rajya Puraskar testing camps.
3. It reinforced the spirit of service and responsibility among young scouts and guides.
The CNI Scout Troop and Guide Company extend heartfelt gratitude to:
Rajita Pradhan Madam, District Guider
Pradipta Kumar Mohanty Sir, DOC
Md. Abdul Wadood Sir (Scout Master rt.) for their support and guidance. I would also like to extend my heartfelt thanks to the Principal Rev. Mojesh Mohanty Sir & all the Co-ordinators for their support in making the workshop a successful one .
