Life Saviours – A Training Programme for First Responders

Event Report

JAI SRI GURUDEV | FACULTY OF NURSING

BGS INSTITUTE OF NURSING SCIENCES, SASYAKASHI

organized “Life Saviours – A Training Programme for First Responders”

on 22nd August 2026 from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM at the OSCE Lab, with the

theme “First Responders – Be Prepared, Act Quickly, Save Lives.” The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Komala H. K., Principal, BGS Institute of Nursing Sciences, to strengthen teachers’ preparedness and confidence in responding to emergencies at schools and public places. A total of 22 Primary School Teachers, including CRPs from Bellur and Nelligere divisions, participated in the training. The programme was facilitated by Mr. Sharath S., Associate Professor; Mrs. Divya Singh, Assistant Professor; and Ms. Pushpa C. K., P.G. Tutor, BGSINS. Three skill stations were organized, covering CPR and safe lifting and transfer; Heimlich manoeuvre, helmet removal, snake-bite and dog-bite management; and haemorrhage control with application of slings and splints. The hands-on sessions enhanced participants’ practical knowledge, emergency preparedness, confidence, and ability to provide timely first aid and safe patient handling. The programme supported SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being, SDG 4 – Quality Education, SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities, and SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals. The training concluded with the inspiring message: “BE A FIRST RESPONDER. BE A LIFE SAVIOUR.”