Shimla: Auckland House School boys, staff trained in administering basic life support

Auckland House School for Boys organised a comprehensive basic life support (BLS) training session for its teachers and students, aimed at equipping participants with essential life-saving skills and practical knowledge to handle medical emergencies effectively within the school campus.

The session was conducted under the guidance of Anuradha, with support of Priyanka and Shweta, who delivered detailed demonstrations along with hands-on practical training. Moving beyond theoretical understanding, the workshop focused on real-time simulations to build confidence, awareness and quick decision-making among participants.

During the training session, students and teachers were taught about immediate response and care in cases of fainting, recognising when CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) was required, step-by-step CPR demonstration and supervised practice until professional help arrives.

They were also trained in techniques to control external bleeding, handling impaled objects without causing further injury, response measures in cases of amputation, proper management of nosebleeds, identifying signs of internal injuries and effective response during choking incidents.

Anuradha said this marked the first initiative of its kind at the school, supported by a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening the institution’s safety framework. She said empowering educators and young learners with practical emergency skills was a vital step towards fostering a culture of preparedness.

Principal Reuben John appreciated the initiative and stated, “Building awareness, resilience, and life-saving skills among our students and staff is essential in today’s world. Such practical training empowers our community to respond responsibly in critical situations.”