The American Heart Association (AHA) has set the standard for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training at Military Hospital 175, where approximately 1,500 medical staff and individuals received instruction. The program, which opened on May 13, was designed to teach basic and advanced CPR skills to doctors from Hospital E in Hanoi.
To ensure high-quality instruction, 16 doctors from the hospital became certified AHA instructors, meeting stringent criteria set by the AHA International Training Center. Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Bui Duc Thanh, Deputy Director of Military Hospital 175, highlighted the importance of training medical staff according to AHA standards to prevent complications that can arise from improper CPR techniques.
MSc. Ton Thanh Tung, Deputy Head of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Military Hospital 175, emphasized the broad reach of CPR training, which extends beyond medical professionals to include security guards, lifeguards, fitness instructors, and even high school students. The certification obtained through the program is globally recognized and valid for two years, making it a valuable asset for individuals in various professions and situations.
The importance of having basic first aid skills was underscored by a recent incident in which a nurse at Bach Mai Hospital saved the life of a foreign tourist using CPR techniques. In developed countries, formal first aid training is often incorporated into school curricula
