Semarang, August 7, 2028 — The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences at Universitas Diponegoro (FISIP UNDIP) has once again demonstrated its commitment to equipping students and academic community members with essential basic skills through a Training of Trainers (ToT) program for its Medical Team. This initiative was conducted in preparation for the Introduction to Campus Life for Freshmen (PKKMB) and Character Building (Pendikar) programs, with participation from students, lecturers, and staff of FISIP Undip.
The event was officially opened by the Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, S Rouli Manalu, S.Sos., MCommSt., PhD., who emphasized the importance of first aid knowledge in her remarks. “This knowledge is invaluable. Beyond preparing for PKKMB, it will also serve as an asset for you in the future. You may find yourselves in situations where first aid is needed,” she stated.
The ToT program featured three professional speakers: Danang Baskhoro Adhi and Maulana Malik Ibrahim from the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) of Semarang City, as well as Lucky Ade Sessiani, M.Psi., Psikolog, from the Central Java PKBI (Indonesian Planned Parenthood Association). The training was divided into two main sessions, providing both theoretical understanding and practical skills in first aid, covering both medical and psychological aspects.
The first session, led by PMI Semarang, focused on First Aid Training, addressing emergency medical conditions such as bleeding, shock, burns, fractures, and poisoning. Participants were trained in victim transfer techniques, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures. This knowledge is critical for delivering quick, appropriate, and safe responses before professional medical help arrives.
The second session introduced Psychological First Aid (PFA) by Lucky Ade Sessiani, M.Psi., Psikolog. This segment highlighted the importance of PFA as an initial humane and supportive response to individuals experiencing crises, such as disasters or traumatic events. The principles of PFA—LOOK (observe), LISTEN (listen actively), and LINK (connect to support)—were emphasized, with a focus on empathy, mental preparedness, and respect for the dignity of survivors.
Beyond theory, participants had the opportunity to practice the skills they learned, making the training highly applicable and meaningful. Through hands-on exercises, they were better prepared to provide first aid—both in campus activities and daily life—when faced with emergencies or physical and psychological trauma.
This initiative reflects FISIP Undip’s concrete efforts to strengthen individual and campus community capacity in creating an emergency-responsive environment, while also shaping students into responsive, caring, and responsible individuals.
Contributor: Wulan