Colegio de Sto. Tomas-Recoletos

Story & Photos By Georgene Quilaton-Tambiga

Seventeen aspiring first aiders underwent the Dente Y Ayuda (DYA) Filipinas Basic First Aid Training for Kids or Txiki DYA last June 18, 2022 at the Colegio de Sto. Tomas-Recoletos Cultural Hall.

Ms. Liezl Gerasmo, RN, EMT; Engr. Fritz Carlos A. Gerasmo, MECE; Joahari Ayeng; and

Roland Japitana, EMT, composed the DYA Filipinas team of trainers in introducing the participants to the importance of basic first aid knowledge and skills. First aid for common sports injuries and the ambulance familiarization tour were the highlights of the training for kids aged six to 12.

The participants learned proper handwashing techniques that must be observed prior and after giving first aid. They also took turns in practicing the basic bandaging techniques for bleeding wounds and the proper transferring techniques of injured persons.

Txiki DYA at CST-R is already the sixth batch of kiddie first aid trainees.

**Txiki DYA Filipinas.** DYA Filipinas successfully introduces the importance of first aid and response to 17 kids at the CST-R Cultural Hall.

**Learning the Proper Handwashing Techniques.** Engr. Fritz Carlos A. Gerasmo, MECE demonstrates proper handwashing to kiddie trainees.

**Active and Alert.** Participants are mostly into team sports training.

**Bandaging.** Ms. Liezl Gerasmo, RN, EMT guides trainees in executing the bandaging techniques.

**1, 2, 3!** Using dummies, kids also get exposure on performing Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation.

**First Time in San Carlos City.** The Basic First Aid Training for Kids is DYA Filipinas’s first in the city. However, only fully-vaccinated kids are allowed to join the training.

**Emergency Medical Responders.** DYA Filipinas is composed of certified emergency medical responders and trainers.

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DYA Filipinas Trains Kiddie First Aiders in CST-R