On April 17, 2025, a practical and engaging “life-saving course” was delivered at the “One-Stop” Student Activity Center in the New Doctoral Apartment Complex of Huazhong University of Science and Technology. This first-aid training, jointly organized by the Graduate Work Office of the Party Committee’s Student Affairs Department, ICARE, the School of Energy and Power Engineering, the School of Humanities, the School of Sociology, and the School of Foreign Languages, combined theoretical instruction with hands-on practice. It brought high-quality emergency training directly into the student living community, embodying the “One-Stop” service model.

Luo Mengqiao, an AHA-certified first-aid instructor and service engineer for Mindray Medical AEDs, led the training. Beginning with the concept of the “golden four minutes” of first aid, he used real-life cases to debunk common misconceptions and emphasized crucial steps such as correctly dialing 120 and performing immediate on-site first aid.

The course focused on three essential skills for common campus emergencies:
- Heimlich maneuver
- Stroke recognition (using the FAST method: Facial drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call emergency services)
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) + AED operation

Participants were also educated on cardiac arrest, trauma assessment, and early warning signs of stroke. Following the instructor’s detailed explanation and demonstration, participants practiced these skills in groups using manikins and AED simulators, experiencing the full rescue process from recognition to intervention.

Breaking away from the traditional classroom format, this hands-on training brought first-aid education into the student living space, achieving the goal of “learning downstairs and applying knowledge immediately.” It helped close the last gap in campus safety education and added momentum to student-centered safety initiatives.

Student Feedback:
- Chen Long, ICARE Class of 2023:
  “I always thought first aid was only for medical professionals. Today, I learned that CPR and AED use are much simpler than I imagined. Having this training right here in the dorm area gives us confidence and a real sense of security.”
- Wang Ruisi, ICARE Class of 2023:
  “I hope more such activities can be held in the future. First aid should become part of regular student services to benefit more teachers and students.”

This training was not just a skills session—it marked a shift in how first-aid education is perceived and delivered. Through a comprehensive design integrating theory, simulation, and practice, participants moved from passive observers to active responders. Moving forward, ICARE together with other schools of HUST aim to integrate first-aid training with mental health education and disaster response drills, contributing to a campus safety ecosystem where everyone is empowered to act—and save lives.