BLS Training To Save Your Lyfe :)

 Dear readers,

Did you know that Im finally done with my one year compulsory service in K**. How time really flies, huh? Learnt so much and made quite a number of friends. Being an introvert that does not socialise well does make me feel proud of my small achievement *pat self*

celebration!!

So recently, I went for my BLS training. This is something that needs to be renewed every three years. And you need to pass the theory and practical exam to get the certificate. If you fail, then you have to repeat it.  Since the location of the training is far and the traffic is craaazy, failing is not an option. I have to pass it by all means *positive mindset*

A few days before the session, I asked a senior of mine on her experience because she had joined something similar last year. And it sounded so scary >_< The practical exam is like OSCE where you will be given a scenario and you have to execute the management for it while giving a running commentary and answering questions from the facilitators. Then the theory consist of 40 objective questions with the cut-off marks being 32. Aiyoo so high laaaa

I wanted to read the material (shared by a senior) before going to the session, but I was a little bit caught up in works during that week. My body was so dead beat that it 'shut down' aka sleep earlier the night before. I woke up in a slightly frantic mood because I havent read anything. My last BLS lesson was during my year 2 of dental school and I cannot remember a thing from the course. 

But you know, you gotta be chill. So I took my shower, got dressed, had breakfast and drove to the location clinic and rode the van to the location. Im glad I didnt have to drive because the traffic is just hectic. I dont know how someone can face this kind of thing everyday to go to work. Since I can read in a moving vehicle without having any nausea, I decided to do my reading during the ride (80 pages :( soooo many pages). Upon arrival, I only managed to read 1/3 of it which is kind of slow because I kept getting distracted by the traffic idkw.

Then, after choosing our table, we ate the breakfast prepared before beginning the course. I tried to focus on the lecture in view of possible inadequate time to revise before the exam. It was kind of hard to keep up because I kept getting certain information mixed up which is annoying. After the lecture, they gave a demonstration on how to do CPR for adult and children, how to save someone from choking. This is when you can really see the implementation of the lecture that you had which was nice. I think I even got some micro-bleeding? that turns into bruise at my palm. It is painful because it is also at my dominant hand.

the famous choking charlie

baby anne for cpr and choking

Approximately 30 minutes after the theory and practical session, the dreadful exam begins. I was so nervous yet I tried to force myself to take in some quick information by revising the manual book quickly. People were chatting noisily or waiting anxiously while I tried to keep my calm (hopefully my brain will work just fine too).

The practical session begin and my mind went blank. Luckily, it recovered very quickly and I managed to perform the management well. I even finished earlier than other people so it is kind of an achievement and I wasnt called to repeat the test. Alhamdulillah. OSCE checked. Then objective questions. The questions will be given on the powerpoint for 30 seconds and you have to tick A, B, C, D on your phone. There were questions where I was a little bit indecisive but I cannot remember the answer so girly gotta move on.

Results came out a couple of hours later and guess whattt??? Girlie passed the test Alhamdulillah. So grateful that I passed it because I really dont want to go through the traffic again. I wanted to shout in happiness but some of my tablemates failed and had to repeat it next week. So I guess it's a self celebration?? So sad but ya know we have to respect other people's feelings.

So, that's it for today's rant. Hope you enjoy reading a small chunk of my life hehe