As one of the pioneering cities in China in promoting AED deployment and public first aid education, Shenzhen has continued to strengthen community emergency preparedness and enhance its emergency response system. Building on this momentum, SCIE has made first aid training an integral part of its approach to campus safety.
The latest round of campus first aid training ran for nearly a month and concluded on 11 June 2026. Under the guidance of the Pastoral and Administrative Deputy Principal, the School Medical Office coordinated the programme, tailoring it to the language needs and practical roles of both Chinese and expatriate staff.
On 27 May, a six-member training team from the Training Department of the Shenzhen Emergency Medical Center visited SCIE to deliver a full-day first aid programme for Chinese staff.
The programme combined classroom instruction, live demonstrations, hands-on practice and scenario-based simulations, bringing real emergency situations into the training environment. From cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) use to bleeding control and wound bandaging, participants worked through a series of practical exercises under the close guidance of the training team, gaining a deeper understanding of technical standards and the importance of effective teamwork.
During the CPR and AED practical sessions, participants rotated through hands-on practice stations while trainers provided individual coaching on compression depth, rate, hand position and other key techniques. As the day progressed, both technical performance and team coordination improved noticeably.
During the trauma first aid session, the training team demonstrated bleeding control and bandaging techniques. Alison, Administrative Deputy Principal, joined the team in demonstrating a bleeding control scenario, providing participants with a clear and engaging example of best practice.
The day concluded with realistic emergency simulations in which participants worked through the complete first aid response process—from scene assessment and casualty evaluation to coordinated team response.Many teachers commented that the training had significantly increased their confidence and better prepared them to assess emergencies quickly, provide appropriate care and work effectively as a team.
Alongside the Mandarin-language programme, SCIE also organized a comprehensive English-language CPD first aid programme for expatriate staff. Running from 21 May to 11 June, the programme consisted of ten practical workshops.
Participants first completed an English-language theory course aligned with the latest American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines before progressing to the practical component. Workshops were delivered in small groups of no more than twelve participants, with rotating role-play scenarios ensuring that everyone had ample opportunity to practise using Resusci Anne manikins and AED trainers.
From delivering high-quality CPR and rescue breaths to operating an AED and coordinating as an emergency response team, participants refined their skills through guided practice led by the School Medical Office, gradually progressing from individual techniques to complete emergency response scenarios.
Recognising that SCIE students frequently take part in educational visits, social practice programmes and international exchange activities, the School Medical Office also introduced participants to emergency response systems in different regions. Discussions covered how to access emergency services in Shenzhen, Hong Kong SAR, the United Kingdom and the United States, together with operational considerations such as ambulance response times and variations in locally available resources. Participants also explored why recovery positions may differ subtly between different first aid systems, enabling them to better understand the evidence behind guidelines and apply first aid principles confidently and appropriately in a range of real-world situations.
This latest round of training reflects SCIE’s ongoing commitment to creating a safer and more resilient learning environment. Looking ahead, the school will continue to expand its first aid training and refresher programmes while embedding first aid awareness into everyday campus life. By nurturing a culture of care, readiness and shared responsibility, SCIE aims to empower more members of the community to act confidently when every second counts—whether on campus, during educational visits or beyond.
- Article / Ms. Sharon Li
