On 16 September 2025, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) organized the First Aid for Life Safety Workshop. On this occasion, Asst. Prof. Dr. Renukar Thongkhamrod, Dean of the School of Nursing, presided over the workshop. The Director of Watsaluknue School and STOU faculty members joined the workshop with other 40 participants, including Village Health Volunteers (VHV), and general public. The workshop took place at Watsaluknue School, Nonthaburi.
This academic outreach projects aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of Village Health Volunteers (VHV) and the general public regarding correct and safe basic first aid, by applying the academic knowledge and expertise of its faculty and staff across various disciplines to benefit the community and society.
The workshop covers both theoretical knowledge and practical exercises for responding to various emergencies. This includes first aid for fainting and choking, managing insect and animal stings/bites, assisting victims of electric shock, as well as controlling bleeding, dressing wounds, and safely moving injured persons. This comprehensive workshop will enable participants to effectively use their knowledge to care for their family and community members.
