Today, me and several friends and colleagues from the hospital joined the Basic Life Saving Course in Ong Sum Ping. We were joined by several nurses from the same districts, and fellow nurses from JPMC. Though we did not really know each other, since we are a friendly sort, we kind of blended sort of well... (Its natural that there are several that do not BLEND well even if you try!)
The course, i thought would be a bit daunting... But, despite reminders to actually learn as questions may be tough, i didn't!!! and was hopeful to rely on the old grey matter to save the day!!! and it did!!! :) Lucky me!
The lecture bit was not boring... It was good... Though it could have been expanded. In theory, if you had read the content of the course before you have started the class, you can ask all sorts of questions... HOWEVER, should you are like me, ignorant with very little medical background, you wouldn't know what to ask, thinking all information had been laid out for you - (typical behaviour of spoonfeeding!!! Despite studying abroad!!! :P)
In the middle of the lecture, we were briefly interrupted by a man whom was obviously in-charge. He informed us that a few 'lucky' ones with good scores might be called upon to join the 'unit' as instructors where ever they may be... as of this moment in time, instructors are only made up of nurses.
Its not like there would be a hike in pay.... I wan't very much interested... but was looking forward to having fun! I am such a nerd! I like answering questions, even though i sometimes know it is incorrect... I know i should really give others the chance to answer... but since they didn't, i didn't really want to disappoint the speaker by giving this vibe that we are disinterested in her 'talk' and the task at hand. I would be most worried if no one responded while i am giving the talk :)
Anyways... Practical time approached :) and it was fun time. I was fortunate to have been grouped with A. It is fun-ner to be with someone you can have fun with, relax and absorb :) The others in the group were also very warm :) and made learning very easy to absorb :) I found the practical quite easy... though several repetition required before it could be mastered:P
Giving the kiss of life is not as easy or 'sexy' and alluring as you may think it is... I, for one, find it gross... I always find the exchange of body fluids no matter where it comes from gross.... and unhygenic. Lucky, each of us were given this plastic fllim with a breatheable piece in the middle to put across the lips to help us perform our task in a MORE hygenic manner.
Imagine otherwise, the saliva exchange of at least 22 people on the manikin, not including the instructors!!! GROSS!!! BACTERIA!!! VIRUS!!! YUCK!!!
There were four battle stations... and, it was actually quite good. I have to give the instructors a big hand, the speaker as well, for preparing a lesson plan that is effective, as well as fun. No one was intimidated by my questions, and the others as well... Generally... I had fun :)
Exam time.... consists of 4 battle stations (practical) and 50 MCQ questions. Though MOST of the questions were not hard, they are definately tricky! but... i passed :) and the practical was basically what you have learnt in the morning.
The new CPR technique IS easier than the one i had learnt more than 4 years ago, where the rules changes for different ages. The new CPR techniques are quite easy to follow and understand, and do it yourself.
Though you get tired huffing and puffing.... and giving chest compressions through out the day, fantastically, several things came out from today:
1. I had fun, laughing and smiling the whole day :)
2. I bonded with people from the hospital... and i 'berkenalan' with 3 new staff of MOH.
3. Exchange and update of news was vital to make sure you know what is going on in your surroundings... and of this moment, i am considered updated with events :)
4. Had been invited to be a BLS instructor despite low scores on tests - must be the personality that attracted them.
The course, i thought would be a bit daunting... But, despite reminders to actually learn as questions may be tough, i didn't!!! and was hopeful to rely on the old grey matter to save the day!!! and it did!!! :) Lucky me!
The lecture bit was not boring... It was good... Though it could have been expanded. In theory, if you had read the content of the course before you have started the class, you can ask all sorts of questions... HOWEVER, should you are like me, ignorant with very little medical background, you wouldn't know what to ask, thinking all information had been laid out for you - (typical behaviour of spoonfeeding!!! Despite studying abroad!!! :P)
In the middle of the lecture, we were briefly interrupted by a man whom was obviously in-charge. He informed us that a few 'lucky' ones with good scores might be called upon to join the 'unit' as instructors where ever they may be... as of this moment in time, instructors are only made up of nurses.
Its not like there would be a hike in pay.... I wan't very much interested... but was looking forward to having fun! I am such a nerd! I like answering questions, even though i sometimes know it is incorrect... I know i should really give others the chance to answer... but since they didn't, i didn't really want to disappoint the speaker by giving this vibe that we are disinterested in her 'talk' and the task at hand. I would be most worried if no one responded while i am giving the talk :)
Anyways... Practical time approached :) and it was fun time. I was fortunate to have been grouped with A. It is fun-ner to be with someone you can have fun with, relax and absorb :) The others in the group were also very warm :) and made learning very easy to absorb :) I found the practical quite easy... though several repetition required before it could be mastered:P
Giving the kiss of life is not as easy or 'sexy' and alluring as you may think it is... I, for one, find it gross... I always find the exchange of body fluids no matter where it comes from gross.... and unhygenic. Lucky, each of us were given this plastic fllim with a breatheable piece in the middle to put across the lips to help us perform our task in a MORE hygenic manner.
Imagine otherwise, the saliva exchange of at least 22 people on the manikin, not including the instructors!!! GROSS!!! BACTERIA!!! VIRUS!!! YUCK!!!
There were four battle stations... and, it was actually quite good. I have to give the instructors a big hand, the speaker as well, for preparing a lesson plan that is effective, as well as fun. No one was intimidated by my questions, and the others as well... Generally... I had fun :)
Exam time.... consists of 4 battle stations (practical) and 50 MCQ questions. Though MOST of the questions were not hard, they are definately tricky! but... i passed :) and the practical was basically what you have learnt in the morning.
The new CPR technique IS easier than the one i had learnt more than 4 years ago, where the rules changes for different ages. The new CPR techniques are quite easy to follow and understand, and do it yourself.
Though you get tired huffing and puffing.... and giving chest compressions through out the day, fantastically, several things came out from today:
1. I had fun, laughing and smiling the whole day :)
2. I bonded with people from the hospital... and i 'berkenalan' with 3 new staff of MOH.
3. Exchange and update of news was vital to make sure you know what is going on in your surroundings... and of this moment, i am considered updated with events :)
4. Had been invited to be a BLS instructor despite low scores on tests - must be the personality that attracted them.
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