By Herald Malaysia
PETALING JAYA – In response to the escalating rates of cardiovascular diseases in both local and global communities, the Church of St Ignatius has taken proactive steps to address this health crisis. Recognising the devastating impact of heart-related ailments on families, the church organised the First Aid at Workplace (FAW) certification course to empower parishioners with life-saving skills.
Led by experienced trainers from St John’s Ambulance Malaysia, the comprehensive two-day course covered theoretical knowledge and practical application of first aid techniques. Participants were taken through a wide range of health and safety topics, including CPR for cardiac arrest, treatment for strains and sprains, managing fainting episodes, and addressing bone fractures.
The course, held on May 1 and May 4, attracted 42 enthusiastic participants eager to enhance their emergency response capabilities. With the support and encouragement of parish priest Fr Lawrence Ng, CDD, it is hoped that certified individuals will actively serve their communities and parish.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to God Almighty for granting us the opportunity to host this workshop, to the dedicated members of the SIC Medical Emergency Response Team for mobilising themselves into planning and organising all the behind-the-scenes work, and to the volunteers from St John’s Ambulance Malaysia for generously sharing their time and expertise in imparting invaluable life-saving knowledge and skills. – Herald Malaysia
