AED & CPR CERTIFIED TRAINING 2025
21 August 2025
MaGICX Seminar Room, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
IJN-UTM Cardiovascular Engineering Centre, in collaboration with UTM Health Centre (PKUTM), proudly organized the first certified automated external defibrillator (AED) & cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) professional course at UTM. The landmark program, titled AED & CPR Certified Training 2025, was held on 21 August 2025 (Thursday) at Building T03, UTM Johor Bahru, from 8.30 AM to 5.00 PM.
The training brought together 17 participants from various UTM departments as well as members of the public. Its main focus was to equip participants with essential Basic Life Support (BLS) skills, particularly CPR techniques and the proper use of AED. The course followed the most recent American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines, ensuring international best practices were taught.
The program was conducted by Dr. Mohammad Sya’rani bin Najmuddin, Medical Officer at UTM Health Centre, who is a certified BLS trainer. Through hands-on training and practical demonstrations, Dr. Mohammad Sya’rani emphasized the importance of quick, confident action during emergencies and provided participants with the skills to intervene effectively.
A major highlight of the course was the awarding of the Professional Certification (Valid for 2 years), making participants officially recognized as competent user in CPR and AED. This certification also marked a historic milestone for UTM, as it is the first time, the university had organized a professional certified AED & CPR program.
