Mount Everest College organises first aid training program
Source: The Sangai Express

Senapati, June 10 2025: In line with the objectives of the National Education Policy, 2020 (NEP 2020) and as a proactive response to the growing vulnerabilities posed by challenging terrains, changing climate conditions with Floods and other domestic injuries or health emergency, the Mount Everest College (MEC), Senapati, successfully conducted a comprehensive First Aid Training Programme.

The event was jointly organized by the Value Added Course (VAC) Cell and the B.Ed Department of the college.

The training served as both a teaching-learning component under the B.Ed and VAC curriculum aligned with NEP, 2020 and as a disaster preparedness initiative to equip students and staff with essential life-saving skills.

The programme aimed at enhancing community resilience and awareness regarding medical emergencies in the region's geographically and climatically sensitive areas.

The event was graced by Dr V Alexander Pao, president of MEC as special guest in the presence of the college Principal, along with faculty members and enthusiastic students from various departments.

Two eminent medical professionals and also the Alumni of the Institution� Dr James Pao, Senior Medical Officer, Senapati and Dr Veijohne Vemai were the resource persons for the session.

The interactive training covered a range of critical first aid topics including Management of bites and stings (dog/cat bites, snake bites, bee stings), response to choking incidents, treating diarrhoea and food poisoning using ORS, drowning rescue techniques, CPR for stoke and cardiac arrest, emergency care for bum injuries, identifying and managing allergic reactions and anaphylaxis, The training also covers dealing on heat exhaustion, fainting, nosebleeds, and wounds, handling seizures and understanding how to provide basic care and introduction to the contents and use of a basic first aid kit.

The participants actively engaged in hands-on demonstrations and simulations, ensuring practical understanding and application of the techniques taught.

The session emphasized the importance of immediate response during medical emergencies, especially in areas with delayed access to professional healthcare services.

The initiative was lauded as a step forward in holistic education and community preparedness, fulfilling the inter-disciplinary and skill-based learning approach advocated by the NEP, 2020.Mount Everest College continues to stand at the forefront of empowering students not only academically but also through real-life practical training that fosters social responsibility, safety awareness, and resilience among its stakeholders.

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