From July 7 to 11, paramedics from the Fire and Rescue Squads of Aragatsotn, Ararat, Gegharkunik, Kotayk, Tavush, Syunik and Shirak Regional Rescue Departments of the Rescue Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in the regions of underwent training as part of a course on “First Aid.”

Organized by the Medical Care Provision Department of the Rescue Service, the professional training covered the most essential components of first aid. The main goal of the course was to enhance participants' skills to respond swiftly and effectively during emergencies, ensuring the delivery of immediate aid.

During the course, participants studied the principles and classifications of tactical medicine—a vital tool for organizing the provision of first aid. Topics included types of wounds and injuries, including different kinds of bleeding and methods to control it, as well as the proper selection and application of bandages.

Other subjects covered included types of shock and relevant first aid measures, along with the effects of external factors on the body in cases such as burns, radiation exposure, electric shock, lightning strikes, frostbite, and drowning. These modules aimed to improve the paramedics’ ability to act quickly, accurately, and effectively in life-threatening situations.

Special attention was given to airway management skills. The course addressed the main causes of airway obstruction, methods of clearing them, types of airway devices and their proper use, as well as types of pneumothorax and first aid techniques—highlighting the life-saving importance of immediate care. The course also included cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) steps, which paramedics practiced through hands-on sessions, gaining a clear understanding of the critical role timing plays in such situations.

Thanks to this training, paramedics from various regions not only acquired new knowledge but also had the opportunity to exchange experiences, collaborate with one another, and become better prepared for their humanitarian mission at any moment.