The recent Disaster Management Training of 4th-year UST College of Nursing, held in collaboration of Disaster Nursing Course and Rescue 177, stands as a beacon of readiness and empowerment. Across two intensive sessions on April 17 and 20, 2024, nursing students delved into a spectrum of essential skills, ranging from team rescue techniques and basic bandaging techniques
Participants were then immersed in hands-on workshops, where they started with the highlight of the program which was training on team rescue techniques based on triage principles, and CPR training. Leaders assigned in each section worked together to demonstrate a great example on how to perform such techniques. The event was followed by practical sessions on fire extinguisher usage; ensuring nursing students were equipped to tackle fire disaster scenarios.
In the afternoon, Rescue 177 commenced with a comprehensive discussion providing the students an overview of various disasters, coordinated responses during evacuation and preventive measures. Shortly, right after, they taught us the art of bandaging techniques focused on injuries such as the head, face, back, and arm fracture. They included in teaching us cravat bandaging as well which had different purposes depending on its size for each injury.
To culminate the training, the students were tasked to perform a return demonstration of their newfound skills in simulated disaster scenarios. This hands-on experience not only reinforced their learning but also instilled a sense of confidence in their ability to respond effectively when it matters most. Reflecting on the training, participants expressed gratitude for the invaluable experience and the importance of readiness and collaboration in disaster response efforts.
By equipping nursing students with essential skills and fostering a culture of readiness, such initiatives play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of all, even in the mindset of the most challenging circumstances.
Photos by Jose Antonio Avellana
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