21/10/2026

CPR Awareness Event at Applied Science Private University “A Rescuer in Every Home”

As part of its ongoing efforts to promote health awareness and strengthen emergency preparedness, and in recognition of CPR Awareness Month and in alignment with the American Heart Association (AHA), the Faculty of Nursing at Applied Science Private University, represented by the Applied Science Life Support Center,

in cooperation with Shoucair Medical Equipment Group organized a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) awareness activity on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, under the slogan *“A Rescuer in Every Home.”* The activity brought together more than *250 students from various health sciences faculties*, highlighting the importance of CPR and prompt intervention in cases of cardiac arrest. It also emphasized the vital role of first aid in saving lives and reducing complications associated with delays in providing emergency assistance. The event featured practical training sessions covering three key areas:

1- Hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation

2- The proper use of an automated external defibrillator (AED)

3- Responding to choking emergencies These sessions introduced participants to essential life-saving techniques and aimed to strengthen their knowledge, practical awareness, and readiness to respond effectively to emergency situations.

This initiative reflects the Faculty of Nursing’s commitment to its academic and community responsibilities through health education, the development of essential life-saving skills, the promotion of social responsibility, and the advancement of a culture of prevention and emergency preparedness. It also supports *Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being*, by promoting initiatives that contribute to the health and safety of individuals and communities. The “A Rescuer in Every Home” initiative underscores the importance of making CPR awareness and life-saving skills accessible to all segments of society. By empowering individuals with essential knowledge and encouraging timely intervention, such initiatives can help save lives and reinforce the principle that emergency preparedness is a shared community responsibility.