By Cyrus A. Natividad

Dr. Gabriel C. Ortigoza, CPU College of Nursing Class 1991 shares his knowledge and insights during the 5th International Balik-Turo lecture and training on CPR and Basic Life Support.

Dr. Gabriel C. Ortigoza, CPU College of Nursing Class 1991, together with his wife Geema, conducted an international Balik-Turo lecture and training on CPR and Basic Life Support to the faculty members of the College of Nursing on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. The couple also turned over Prestan CPR Family Simulators consisting of 2 adult, 2 child, and 1 infant manikins with accessories as donations of CPU Alumni Association of Central California. Dr. Ortigoza also presented the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) donated by his classmate, Mr. Jones Buensuceso, to Dr. Teodoro C. Robles. CCINAA President, Prof. Cynthia J. Mendoza, and members of BSN Class 1991 were also present during the turn-over of the said donations.

Atty. Salex E. Alibogha, Dean of the College of Nursing, organized the Balik–Turo Program— this year being the fifth in the series. The aim of this particular lecture was to enhance the knowledge and skills of the faculty members and update them on the current trends in Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support based on the American Heart Association guidelines/standards. It was also aimed at training faculty members in performing BLS with ease, confidence, and dexterity. This activity will pave the way for the training of the students of the College of Nursing as well as facilitate the training of all other personnel of the University as envisioned by the University President, Dr. Teodoro C. Robles.

In their letter to the President, Dr. Ortigoza said they were very delighted with the developments in the College of Nursing and the University. He intimated that the alumni chapter in Central California would continue to be very supportive of the College and the University. It can be recalled that prior to this donation, the aforementioned chapter had also given some amount to the virtual laboratory fund of the College of Nursing.

In appreciation of their generosity, Dr. Teodoro C. Robles expressed his gratitude to Dr. Ortigoza and his wife for coming all the way from California and for the time, expertise, and resources they have shared to the College of Nursing and the University.