Red Ribbon Club (RRC) of North East Institute of Social Sciences and Research (NEISSR) in collaboration IQAC Cell NEISSR, and CIHSR (Christian Institute of Health Sciences and Research) organized one-day training programme on basic life support under the theme “Be Aware, Be Proactive, Save Life” on April 29 at Peace Center, 7th Mile, Chümuokedima.
According to NEISSR Red Ribbon Club, the training was conducted for social work students (MSW and BSW) to be aware, get equipped with lifesaving skill, and be proactive in responding to emergency situations.
In the introductory session, medical social worker and PRO, department of Transfusion Medicine Blood Centre, CIHSR), Arhomo C Ngullie spoke about the importance of blood donation and the various processes that comes along with. He reminded the students that blood cannot be manufactured; it can only come as a gift from people and also encouraged the students to save a life by giving blood.
Department of Emergency Medicine, Dr. Tsarangpi Sangtam spoke on the topic ‘Basic Life Support’.
He emphasized on ‘A B C theory’ (Airway, Breathing, Circulation theory) and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) which an individual can use to save a person’s life.
Laying emphasis on the importance of basic life support, he explained and demonstrated various steps that come under basic life support such as indication of CPR, checking the pulses and calling for help.
The resource person and his team also demonstrated the procedure on Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
At the programme, the students, along with the faculty members learned CPR and other first aid skills through hands on demonstrations.
Red Ribbon Club president, Shalozu Kath proposed the vote of thanks and the programme was moderated by MSW 4th semester, Victor V Aye.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026