Croce Bianca Offers First Aid Training to Boost Volunteer Rescue Efforts
The goal is to enhance the overall rescue culture. And, if possible, to find new volunteers.
This is what Croce Bianca president, Fabio Raguzzi, says as he presents the new edition of first aid classes for aspiring volunteers, which will begin tomorrow evening at 9:00 PM in the civic hall of Comune di Garda, located in via Colombo, beside the bus station.
Course details and organization
The course consists of 18 theoretical-practical sessions and will conclude on December 3rd with a final exam. Most of the lessons are held on Monday and Thursday evenings, from 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Registration is easy: you can call 045.629.6222 or 045.725.5999, or you can also appear directly on the evening of October 1st without prior reservation.
“The course,” explains Raguzzi, “was designed by our medical director, Dr. Lorella Morando, and will be coordinated by the team of professional nurses working alongside Croce Bianca volunteers. The aim is to provide information both theoretically and practically, but definitely, our hope is that through this initiative, new volunteers will become part of the association.”
Course content and program topics
The program is quite extensive. The first evening aims to introduce Croce Bianca’s activities. The second explains the 118 service and the current territorial emergency system. “We emphasize this aspect very much,” says Croce Bianca president, “because it is essential to promote the culture of using Verona emergency 118. I’ve witnessed cases where people transported family members with serious illnesses to the first hospital they encountered. These are mistakes that can be very costly. Instead, the Verona operations center must be activated immediately to allow for the fastest and most effective intervention.”
The course then continues on October 8th with an explanation of the responsibilities of rescuers, hygiene notions, the most correct approach to various situations and pathologies, and the importance of teamwork. The following lesson will focus on guidelines in case of sudden illnesses and road accidents, as well as on service during sporting events. On October 15th, behavior norms during joint missions with the helicopter rescue team and the use of health radios and ambulance will be discussed. On October 18th, anatomy and physiology will be covered.
On October 25th, there will be a focus on cardiac diseases; on October 28th, shock, burns, and neurological emergencies; and on November 5th, pediatric and obstetric emergencies. The next lesson will address diabetic patients, psychiatric emergencies, poisonings, and intoxications. On November 12th, fractures and traumas will be addressed; on November 17th, the treatment of polytrauma patients; on November 19th, the use of medical equipment; and on November 24th, ambulance procedures.
On November 26th, a simulation of various intervention scenarios will be conducted. On November 29th, there will be practical review sessions, and the course will conclude on December 3rd with exams.
