The Faculty of Dentistry at Universitas Gadjah Mada (FKG UGM) conducted a Basic Life Support (BLS) Training on Thursday (27 June 2024), held in the KGA Lecture Room, Sutatmi Suryo Building, FKG UGM. The event, which ran from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, was attended by FKG UGM's academic community, including lecturers, administrative staff, and students.
The training aimed to provide practical knowledge and skills to respond to life-threatening medical emergencies. Through this activity, participants are expected to offer effective first aid in cases such as heart attacks, accidents, or choking, until professional medical help arrives.
Basic Life Support is a series of emergency actions designed to sustain life in critical conditions. The training emphasized that safety is a shared responsibility that can be fostered anywhere, including in academic environments. Notably, BLS skills can be performed by anyone, not just medical personnel, without requiring a medical background.
During the training, participants learned how to handle critical situations with swift and appropriate actions to prevent delays in aid that could result in fatal outcomes. In addition to hands-on practice, the training included theoretical knowledge about the human body's response to emergencies, providing a deeper understanding of the importance of life-saving actions.
This training aligns with the principles of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), and SDG 1 (No Poverty), as these skills can help safeguard community safety and promote life-saving basic education access.
The Faculty of Dentistry at UGM encourages all members of its academic community to actively participate in this training. By equipping themselves with BLS knowledge and skills, individuals can become part of the safety culture on campus and improve preparedness for emergencies.
preparedness for emergencies. This training demonstrates FKG UGM's commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive academic environment, not only for its members but also for the wider community. With this initiative, safety becomes a collective responsibility rather than the duty of a select few.
Authors: Firda Cahya & Pram
