This is Jakob (Denmark) and William (UK) teaching kids how to do CPR
It was Friday and it was Jakob's last day in his placement. We went to Bung-aw Elementary School to teach the children how to properly do CPR. Despite the language, I personally think that these children were able to understand because they could give you feedback on what was going on when they were asked.
Setting up!
William mending Jakob's "bleeding" arm
Gabriel checking if the kids were able to follow the discussion.
Jakob helping William out because he was "choking".
This CPR and First Aid Session couldn't be more successful without JAY MONEY JR.
Group Photo OP
This is just the beginning of change in this town. Together with the Volunteers of Projects Abroad, we well achieve a longer and healthier well-being. Why not? Because it's more fun in the Philippines!!
Thank you Jenna Cosentino for the Photos.
I think this is a really important topic to write about. I did my first aid training a few years back and I feel it's helped me a lot. Where I'm from it's mandatory to do it before wanting to pass your driving test but I know this isn't mandatory in some other countries. I think it should be, it's really important knowledge to have.
ReplyDeleteThat is amazing. I one had to help my sister when she was choking. Never too young to learn CPR and first aid.
ReplyDeleteVery educative.. I think everyone needs to learn this kind of knowledge just in case.. Nobody know when we need it!
ReplyDeleteThis is really an important life skill, and I'm happy these fellas took the time to teach CPR to the children! The pictures look great.
ReplyDeleteThis is very important knowledge for everyone. I had first aid training a few times when I was younger, but unfortunately, I've forgotten all about it. I'm not sure if the children will still remember in a few years time.
ReplyDeleteIt's always good to have a refresher now and again.
So true that it's important to learn of the basic first aid. I am glad this kids learned from such young age.
ReplyDeleteWow, but did the children have any hands-on to teach them? It's a wonderful thing that you guys are teaching them survival skills, it's necessary everywhere, even in the first world countries!
ReplyDeleteSuch a noble act. These are a good way to share and impart knowledge to the less fortunate children.
ReplyDeleteKudos to you guys for doing such outreach. Hopefully, more and more will come to help the locals in the community.
ReplyDeleteMy company is offering this training too. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteKudos to you for doing such a meaningful thing for the children! Very inspiring post, thanks for sharing the awareness of this project.
ReplyDeleteThis talk can really save a lot of lives. It's good that you were able to deliver your message even with the language barrier.
ReplyDeleteThis is a noble thing, what VPA is doing, because it is practical. Especially in areas stricken with calamity often, this knowledge is useful.
ReplyDeleteThis is good, at their young age they know how to do first aid and cpr thanks to the guys from Denmark and UK for teaching the kids.
ReplyDeleteIt's so important for everyone to learn CPR because we never know when we'd be in a position to save a life. I'm glad they teach it to kids too.
ReplyDeleteWhat language did they use to do this lecture-demo? The slides were in English. Did the kids understand you think? Did they do a return-demo? Are you a med student?
ReplyDeleteHi Fred! Thank you for your comment :) Yes the slides were in English but we had a local Projects Abroad staff member reiterate main points in the local language. Also during and at the end of the session questions were regularly posed to ensure understanding of the teaching subject. The children had hands on sections to practice what they were taught, again to ensure understanding.
DeleteJakob is a Medical Student and I (William) am a Registered Nurse and First Aid Trainer. This blog is run by the Projects Abroad: Philippines, Medical Coordinator who is a practicing Registered Nurse in Bogo, Cebu.
I hope that answers your question? Thank you for following the blog :D
This is a nice program. I dunno how to do CPR. I only see how it is done on TV and the instructions in the first aid manual. It would be nice if there is something to practice on like a dummy.
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing! A good program to help kids and educate them about first aid
ReplyDeleteIt's a must to all adults to attend this kind of outreach program. You are very helpful to them. I attended first aid program before with actual training.
ReplyDeleteHow I wish we learned these kind of stuff when I was the same age like these kids.
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