CPR and Basic First Aid training in Planes de la Laguna

After several busy weeks.... Two weeks ago Glasswing held a CPR and basic first aid training with community leaders, health promoters and other select members at Planes de la Laguna where we have done previous training. Although there is no current community focused training that provides CPR certification, this course was based on American Heart Association Principles and allowed for a knowledge sharing/skills transfer opportunity. 

Practicing correct hand position

Community leaders, health promoters and clinic staff all participated

One of the goals of my time here is to bring more of these types of training to El Salvador. Although my project focuses more on health care providers, community trainings like these will prepare the emergency response to be even more successful.

Later this year, El Salvador will implement phase I of their national emergency response system which will coordinate EMS personal, police and hospitals in their roles to provide the best care patient care possible.  Helping to bring more advanced life support training to El Salvador will help these emergency response professionals stay at the top of their game.

Demonstrating their skills!