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BNCMC Trains Civic Staff In CPR For Emergencies
The city corporation in Bhiwandi taught its workers how to perform CPR.
CPR can help someone who has a cardiac emergency before medical professionals arrive.
Trainers explained how to recognise an emergency and check the person.
They also showed participants how to give chest compressions safely.
The workers then practised CPR themselves with guidance from trainers.
Officials said quick action during the first few minutes can be very important.
The Municipal Commissioner wants similar training to be held in different wards.
The corporation is also considering programmes about first aid, heart health, lifestyle diseases and mental health.
Bhiwandi Nizampur City Municipal Corporation organised CPR training for its officers and employees.
The Medical and Health Department conducted the programme with the Indian Medical Association’s Bhiwandi branch.
Participants learned emergency assessment, chest compressions, CPR procedures and how to seek medical help.
Hands-on practice was conducted under trainer supervision to build confidence and improve technique.
The Municipal Commissioner directed officials to arrange ward-wise training and explore additional health-awareness programmes.
- Who
- The Bhiwandi Nizampur City Municipal Corporation trained its officers and employees with assistance from the Indian Medical Association, Bhiwandi.
- What
- A CPR training programme was organised, including instruction and hands-on practice in emergency response.
- Where
- Bhiwandi, through the civic corporation’s departments and planned ward-level programmes.
- When
- Why
- To help civic personnel provide immediate assistance during cardiac or other medical emergencies until professional help arrives.
Key facts
- Organiser
- Bhiwandi Nizampur City Municipal Corporation’s Medical and Health Department
- Training partner
- Indian Medical Association, Bhiwandi
- Participants
- Civic officers and employees
- Skills covered
- Emergency identification, initial assessment, CPR, chest compressions and seeking medical assistance
- Practical component
- Participants performed CPR under trainer supervision
- Next step
- Ward-wise CPR training programmes have been directed by the Municipal Commissioner
- Potential future programmes
- First aid, health check-ups, lifestyle-related diseases, heart disease prevention and mental health awareness
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