Northern Bukidnon State College (NBSC) conducted its Basic Life Support (BLS) and Standard First Aid (SFA) Training from November 9 to 13, 2026, at the Student Welfare and Development Center (SWDC) Building, 2nd Floor Lobby. The five-day activity covered BLS on November 9-10, followed by SFA on November 11-13, with the assistance of the Health Services Office (HSO).
The training was led by Eloisa Laine E. Navarro, Department of Health (DOH) BLS/SFA Facilitator from the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) – Malaybalay City; Inee T. Verana, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and DOH BLS/SFA Facilitator from the CDRRMO – Malaybalay City; and Clifford John B. Lutrago, DOH BLS/SFA Facilitator from the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (LDRRMO) – Manolo Fortich.
Participants received instruction on essential life support and first aid procedures, focusing on initial emergency response and the management of various medical and injury-related conditions. Topics included medical emergencies involving head, neck, chest, and abdominal problems; environmental emergencies such as allergic reactions, animal bites and stings, poisoning, heat-related conditions, and drowning; and trauma management, covering wounds, bleeding, burns, fractures, sprains, strains, and spinal injuries. Proper splinting techniques and safe methods of transferring injured individuals were also discussed.
To complement the discussions, participants took part in individual and group skills exercises, allowing them to apply the techniques demonstrated by the resource persons. The activity culminated in a simulation exercise held at different spots in the NBSC Campus, where participants demonstrated their knowledge and practical skills in responding to simulated emergency situations.
As preparedness remains essential to maintaining a safe learning and working environment, the knowledge and skills gained from the training can help strengthen the NBSC community’s ability to respond to unexpected situations. By equipping its members with practical emergency response capabilities, the College continues to nurture a campus culture where safety, readiness, and concern for others are reflected in everyday actions.
Written by: Alliana Isa E. Vivares
Photos by: Ralph A. Bagotsay and Alliana Isa E. Vivares
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