A participant doing CPR on dummy named 'Little Anne'
Demonstration on the recovery position.
Mr Murugan Naigu PandithaOverall Evaluation
- A first aid training seminar organized by the Pre-Medical Society.
- 19 members attended, plus 3 excos.
- It was exclusive for Pre-Medical Society members only.
- Admission was free.
- The speaker invited was Mr Murugan Naigu Panditha, the Hon. Secretary of PBSMM Selangor Branch.
- He had previously been very active in PBSMM, having been sent to countries such as Pakistan and Acheh to do relief and humanitarian works.
- He had previously been awarded the prestigious Tokoh Maulidur Rasul Award in the year 2006 and Young Humanitarian Award in 2007.
- The seminar gave exposure to members on first aid skills, mainly on Cardio Pulmanory Resuscitation (CPR) and the recovery position.
- Members were given a handout on CPR and a once in a lifetime chance to do CPR on a CPR dummy.
- The speaker also gave motivational quotes to further encourage members to pursue their dreams of becoming future doctors.
- The speaker, who conducted the seminar for free, was given a token of appreciation sponsored by ECA at the end of the session.
Achievements/milestones
- Proceedings of seminar went smoothly.
- Seminar was not boring, very interesting, interactive, hands on and very informative.
- Members were taught on vital first aid knowledge that may make them as lifesavers one day.
What we have learnt
- The latest, up-to-date method of conducting CPR.
- The recovery position of patients.
- The importance of possessing first-aid skills.
RIDHWAN FIRDAUS BIN RAMLI,
JULY 08' REPRESENTATIVE
