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On the occasion of World Restart a Heart Day, which falls annually on October 16, a lay first aid course was held on October 15 and 16, 2026, for prison officers and employees of the Directorate General of the Corps of Prison and Court Guard (Directorate General of the Corps of Prison and Court Guard). Its goal was to expand the knowledge and practical skills of the participants in providing first aid and to prepare them for situations where a timely and correct reaction can determine the saving of a human life.
The eight-hour course was organized by the Healthcare Department of the Directorate General of the Corps of Prison and Court Guard under the guidance of Capt. Mgr. Tatiana Husárová, DiS and Capt. Mgr. Miloš Juhás. During the first day, October 15, the theoretical part of the course, supplemented by practical demonstrations, was introduced to the participants. The second day was dedicated to practical training in providing first aid, a final test, and an examination of the acquired knowledge and skills. Successful graduates were issued a certificate after the course concluded on October 16.
The date of the course was not accidental. October 16 is World Restart a Heart Day, whose mission is to increase awareness about the importance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and to motivate people not to be afraid to help in case of sudden cardiac arrest.
Sudden cardiac arrest can affect anyone and often occurs outside of medical facilities, frequently right in the home environment. In such moments, the people who are first to arrive at the scene play a key role. Timely recognition of a life-threatening condition, calling for professional help, and starting chest compressions can significantly increase the chance of survival.
An important message of this initiative is that it does not have to be a healthcare professional who saves a life. Basic first aid procedures can be mastered by a layperson if they know the correct steps and can overcome the fear of providing help. The fear that one might do something wrong should not lead to inaction. In an emergency situation, a timely reaction can be decisive. The lay first aid course provided prison officers and employees of the Directorate General of the Corps of Prison and Court Guard with the opportunity to prepare for situations where it is necessary to act quickly, prudently, and responsibly. Combining theoretical knowledge with practical training helps to build confidence in providing help and supports readiness to act even under pressure.
World Restart a Heart Day reminds us every year that knowing basic first aid procedures is not just theoretical knowledge. It is a skill that can have fundamental significance at work and in everyday life. Sometimes it is enough to know how to react correctly, not to be afraid to act, and to lend a helping hand. That is also how saving a human life begins.
