Stung Treng Province: On 31 July 2026, Dr. Naem Channy, Emergency Medicine Physician at Stung Treng Provincial Referral Hospital, together with Mr. Thy Sitha, Emergency Department Officer at Stung Treng Provincial Referral Hospital, served as guest lecturers in the Community Tour Guide Training Programme conducted for trainees in Stung Treng Province.
During the training, the guest lecturers shared professional knowledge, practical experience, and technical expertise on the topic of “First Aid Skills,” a fundamental competency for tour guides in responding effectively to emergencies and ensuring the safety and well-being of tourists. The session focused on strengthening participants’ ability to assess emergency situations, administer appropriate immediate first aid, and coordinate effectively with healthcare institutions during critical incidents.
The lesson was designed to achieve the following learning objectives:
1. Understanding First Aid Principles: Develop participants’ understanding of fundamental first aid principles and equip them with the skills to provide immediate assistance to injured or ill individuals before professional medical personnel arrive.
2. Safety Management: Strengthen participants’ capacity to identify and assess potential risks, ensure the safety of tourists, and maintain a secure environment at incident sites.
3. Casualty Assessment: Enhance participants’ ability to recognize vital signs, assess the severity of injuries or illnesses, and prioritize appropriate first aid interventions.
4. Emergency Response: Develop practical competencies in managing common emergencies encountered during tourism activities, including unconsciousness, severe bleeding, fractures, burns, animal bites, and sudden medical conditions.
5. Communication and Coordination: Reinforce effective communication and coordination with emergency response teams, healthcare facilities, and relevant stakeholders to ensure timely and efficient emergency assistance.
This lesson significantly strengthened the competencies of community tour guides, enabling them to respond confidently and effectively to emergency situations, minimize risks, and contribute to safeguarding the lives and well-being of tourists. First aid competency is an indispensable component of professional tour guiding, enhancing the quality, safety, and credibility of tourism services while supporting Cambodia’s broader objective of developing a highly skilled, professional, and sustainable tourism workforce.
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