The College of Applied Medical Sciences in Al-Qurayyat, represented by the Department of Nursing, organized an awareness and training event to mark World First Aid Day on September 13–14, 2026. Held in the college’s male campus lobby, the event aimed to raise health awareness, promote first aid knowledge, and strengthen emergency response skills among members of the university community.
The event featured educational and practical training sessions covering the fundamentals of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for adults, children, and infants; first aid for choking, including special considerations for pregnant women; and first aid management of hypoglycemia, fainting, seizures, burns, and bleeding.
The event featured educational and practical training sessions covering the fundamentals of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for adults, children, and infants; first aid for choking, including special considerations for pregnant women; and the management of hypoglycemia, fainting, seizures, burns, and bleeding.
The event included practical demonstrations of basic first aid principles, with several attendees receiving hands-on training in essential skills, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid for choking, burns, and bleeding. These activities helped raise awareness of the importance of prompt and appropriate initial intervention in emergencies.
The event benefited 75 participants as part of the college’s community outreach efforts to promote health education, strengthen its role in community service, and encourage safe health practices.
This event reflects the ongoing efforts of the College of Applied Medical Sciences in Al-Qurayyat to support awareness and training initiatives, strengthen community partnerships, and emphasize the importance of acquiring basic first aid skills for responding to emergencies and reducing associated complications.
