Training Course on “Protection and First Aid in Emergency Situations”

A training course entitled “Protection and First Aid in Emergency Situations” was held at the RA SRC Training Center. The course was conducted by Spartak Hovhannisyan, President of the “Sparta Survival Center” NGO, disaster medicine expert and reserve captain of the medical service, and Naira Poghosyan, Senior Customs Inspector of the Mobilization Preparedness, Civil Defense and Special Training Organization Division of the Internal Security Department of the SRC RA.

The first part of the training covered the fundamental principles of providing first aid in emergency situations, bandaging techniques using available materials, methods of stopping bleeding, as well as modern techniques of providing assistance to unconscious victims and performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Special emphasis was placed on developing practical skills: each topic was accompanied by demonstrations and active engagement of participants.

The participants were also introduced to key approaches to rapid response and appropriate behavior in emergency situations, first aid organization mechanisms, and the rules for safe operation in various disaster conditions.

The second part of the training addressed the types and classification of emergencie situations and their preventive measures. Particular focus was placed on floods, mudflows, earthquakes, fires, and the specific features of using primary firefighting equipment, especially fire extinguishers.

The goal of the course was to provide participants with theoretical knowledge and practical skills to act effectively in emergency situations, contributing to increasing the safety levels and reducing potential risks both in the workplace and in daily life.