The Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) workshop was successfully conducted by Moogambigai College of Nursing on 24th April 2026 at the Skill Lab, RajaRajeswari Medical College & Hospital, Bengaluru. The session was organized by the Adult Health Nursing Department (Medical Surgical Nursing) and designed in accordance with the latest 2025 guidelines of the American Heart Association, focusing on equipping nursing students with essential knowledge and life-saving skills. The participants were 3rd semester students of Moogambigai College of Nursing.

The program included comprehensive theory sessions covering early recognition of cardiac arrest, activation of emergency response systems, high-quality CPR, and the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AED). This was followed by hands-on practice sessions where students actively performed CPR on mannequins under expert supervision, allowing real-time correction and skill enhancement.

The workshop witnessed enthusiastic participation, with students demonstrating high engagement throughout both theory and practical sessions. Overall, the training significantly improved participants’ confidence, competence, and readiness to handle cardiac emergencies effectively in clinical settings.