The study house invested more than 25 million pesos in the purchase, which aims to create cardio-protected spaces in specific places of the institution.

The acquisition of the 14 new defibrillators that the University of La Serena acquired was called a priority and a necessity, in order to have them in case of a cardiorespiratory emergency. That is why 25 million were invested, a figure that also served to buy stretchers, first aid kits and immobilizing collars.

It is for this reason that the Human Resources Directorate, through its Risk Prevention Department, organized a training course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques -CPR- so that 150 officials know how to deal with an emergency, and know the how the automatic external defibrillator is activated and can save a life.

The training has been taking place since Monday and will end on Friday. It lasts 8 hours a day and those who participate are from different units, faculties and directorates of the institution.

The Director of Human Resources, Miguel Sánchez, highlighted “the willingness of the officials who are participating from the different campuses and management areas who have participated in the training for the use of these devices, which will allow for greater reaction capacity. facing a contingency that requires the use of AEDs; In short, we appreciate your willingness and solidarity in committing to this training.”

The investment of the DEA is part of the Strategic Development Plan, which in the field of Institutional Management seeks to strengthen security, evacuation and emergency care equipment on the various campuses of the University. 

This project was managed by the Strategic Development and Quality Department and executed by the Prevention Department.

It should be noted that all campuses will have these cardio-protected spaces, which makes the institution send a clear sign of concern for its community. Likewise, the Prevention Department and the external company in charge of training officials will also call on the CECs to enroll in this training and get involved in the task of being warned, informed and prepared for medical emergencies.

Written by Patricia Castro, Dircom