In a notable collaboration, Teaching Hospital Kalutara and the Sri Lanka College of Emergency Physicians (SLCEP) successfully conducted an Advanced Life Support (ALS) workshop on 2023 December 27th, aimed at improving emergency care skills for healthcare professionals. The event, held at the hospital’s state-of-the-art training center, brought together a diverse group of doctors, nurses, and paramedics from across the region.
The workshop was designed to deliver in-depth training on life-saving techniques such as advanced cardiac resuscitation, airway management, and post-resuscitation care. Led by experts from both the Teaching Hospital Kalutara and SLCEP, the sessions featured a combination of lectures and hands-on simulations, allowing participants to practice and refine their skills in a controlled environment. The involvement of the SLCEP added a level of expertise and leadership, ensuring that the latest ALS protocols and best practices were integrated into the training.
Member of SLCEP, expressed the importance of the collaboration. “This joint effort between Teaching Hospital Kalutara and the Sri Lanka College of Emergency Physicians reflects our shared commitment to enhancing emergency care across the country. By equipping our healthcare providers with advanced life-saving skills, we are making a direct impact on patient outcomes in critical situations.”
Participants lauded the workshop’s comprehensive and practical approach, highlighting the simulation-based training as a key benefit. One of the attendees commented, “Having the guidance of seasoned professionals from both the hospital and the college gave us the confidence to apply these skills in real-world settings.”
This successful collaboration is part of an ongoing effort to strengthen Sri Lanka’s emergency healthcare system. Teaching Hospital Kalutara and SLCEP plan to continue their partnership, with more training programs and workshops aimed at improving the standard of care for patients in critical conditions.
