“Empower with life – Basic Life Support Workshop” – Report

Date of Event: 21st February 2026 & 28th March 2026
Venue: Sahyadri Hall, K.T.N. College of Pharmacy Campus

A two-phase workshop on Basic Life Support (BLS) was successfully conducted by K.T.N. College of Pharmacy with the theme “Empower with Life.” The program aimed to equip pharmacy students with essential life-saving skills and enhance their role as responsible healthcare professionals.
The first session of the workshop was held on February 21, 2026, for second-year Diploma in Pharmacy students. The program commenced with a warm welcome address by the Academic Coordinator, Mr. Anoop T. V., who emphasized the importance of basic life support skills in healthcare practice. The session highlighted the need for immediate response in emergency situations and encouraged students to actively participate and gain practical knowledge.
The Resource person for the seminar was Mr. Manoj Kumar, Nursing Officer, District TB Centre, Palakkad. He delivered an informative and engaging session focusing on the importance of basic life support skills, especially for pharmacy professionals as integral members of the healthcare team.
During the session, Mr. Manoj Kumar provided detailed explanations and hands-on demonstrations of critical emergency procedures. These included Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) techniques for cardiac emergencies, first aid management for choking, and initial care for bone fractures. He also covered essential first aid practices required in day-to-day life situations, ensuring that students gained both theoretical understanding and practical exposure.
The second session of the workshop was conducted on March 28, 2026, for 7th semester B.Pharm and third year Pharm D students.
The session concluded with a formal vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Jagannath.P, HoD, Department of Pharmacology who expressed gratitude to all participants and organizers for making the event meaningful and impactful.
The workshop was highly interactive, allowing students to clarify doubts and practice the demonstrated techniques under guidance. It significantly enhanced their confidence in handling emergency situations effectively.
Overall, the workshop proved to be highly beneficial, aligning with its theme of empowering students with life-saving knowledge and skills. It reinforced the importance of preparedness and responsiveness among future pharmacy professionals in delivering quality healthcare support.
Acknowledgement
The organizing committee extends heartfelt thanks to the management, faculty, non-teaching staff, student volunteers, and participants for their support in making the event a grand success.