• Publicize the importance of learning first aid.
• Train students on the correct methods of providing first aid to casualties.
• Improve leadership skills of the participants.
• Uplift the healthcare system of Sri Lanka.

First aid is the first and immediate assistance given to any person suffering from either a minor or serious illness or injury, with care provided to preserve life, prevent the condition from worsening, or promote recovery. It includes initial intervention in a serious condition prior to professional medical help being available.

There may be many situations we might need to provide first aid to someone suffering an illness or injury. So, for that, we should undergo proper training and should have commendable knowledge of first aid.

Royal College Red Cross Society, as being a leading club in the healthcare and first aid field, successfully conducted the First Aid Leadership Training Program with the assistance of the Royal College Doctors’ Association for members of the Royal college Red Cross Society along with some invited schools in Colombo District.

The first aid lectures were provided by the Royal College Doctors’ Association. Guest Lecturer: Col Dr Champika Abeysinghe, (Consultant Anesthetist, Army Hospital Colombo.)

Red Cross Society of St. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia

Red Cross Society of Mahanama College, Colombo 03

Royal College Doctors’ Association

Providing with doctors for the practical training sessions

Dr. Champika Abeysinghe

Conducting the lecture on Basic Life Support and practical demonstrations, providing mannequins for the hands-on practices.

Royal College Photographic Society

Providing photographic coverage for the event.

Media Unit of Royal College

Providing photographic coverage for the event.