INTRODUCTION

The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Strand is a

rigorous academic program designed for senior high school students that focuses on

developing their critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills. As part of their

Work Immersion subject, Grade 12 STEM students are required to complete a portfolio

that showcases their work immersion experience.

The work immersion subject teacher assesses the output of their students using a

rubric designed and checked by work immersion teachers and approved by the subject

group head. This rubric ensures that the assessment is consistent and fair and that the

students' work is evaluated based on specific criteria.

BACKGROUND OF THE WORK IMMERSION VENUE

The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (PDRRM) is a local

government agency that is responsible for the setting of the direction, establishing,

executing, and directing disaster risk management programs in the region of

responsibility. The office is located in the newly built Provincial Farmers Livelihood

Development Center in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur which is directly beside the Provincial

Capitol of Ilocos Sur.

Background:

The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) is

situated at the recently constructed Provincial Farmers Livelihood Development Center in

Vigan City, Ilocos Sur, which is mere meters down the street from the Ilocos Sur

Provincial Capitol. The office has been marked as one of the most active Disaster Risk

Reduction and Management team acquiring Heroic Act Awards and Kalasag Award from

the Office of the Civil Defense Region I.

DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES

May 09, 2023 This is our first day of work immersion. Since there was a seminar

for volunteers that day, they have decided to let us join in.

A seminar on Basic Life Support (BLS) was conducted in

 Provincial Farmers Livelihood Development Center in Vigan

City, Ilocos Sur. We were oriented about different types of

wounds, common first aid injuries, and cardiopulmunary

resuscitation (CPR) by Ma’am Kim Bueno, Ma’am Janine Frio,

and Ma’am Katrina Cabanig, respectively. Then, we were also

grouped into four for the activities for the seminar.

In the afternoon, the lecture was about bandaging and splinting

which was taught by Sir Ace, Sir Ramon and Sir John a.k.a Sir

Jopay.

It was Day 2 of the BLS seminar. In the morning, we had a lecture

regarding spine board management. It was fun since I got to be

the first responder. The different knots were confusing but we still

managed to do so. After that, Sir Roderick, alongside Sir

Raymond discussed, and demonstrated different lifts, and carries.

In the afternoon, we did a full blown simulation wherein we

showed and performed what we have learned in the 2-day seminar

by the PDRRMO. The first station was Q&A relay, followed by

May 10, 2023 station two wherein we performed different types of bandaging on

different fractures and injuries. In the third station, they checked

whether the bandaging we did were correct, and fortunately, it

was. We were also tasked to do a 3-man carry in this station after

checking. Then, the fourth station, they asked us to perform

splinting on a victim. Last station was on spine board

management where we secure the heaviest member of our group.

Throughout the simulation, I was the person in charge for

logistics.

May 11, 2023 On the third day of immersion, May 11, 2023, we were taught

how to tie fundamental knots by Sir Roderick. There were lots of

knots we performed but handcuffs were my favorite for some

reason. I had a hard time in tying knots compared to my peers but

the instructors were very patient in teaching me.

 In the afternoon, we did a quiz regarding bandaging, splinting,

and of course knots. To my surprise, I did well in tying knots,

partly because I picked easy knots like overhand knot and figure

of eight.

This day, for me, is the hardest, especially in the afternoon. In the

morning, we familiarized the equipments found inside the

ambulance, and my favorite is the body bag. Important

equipments such as blood pressure gauges, stethoscopes,

thermometers, medical tapes, flashlights, and blankets, to ensure

the paramedics are prepared for almost any situation. Asides from

those, we were also told the importance and use of defibrillators,

May 12, 2023
transport ventilators, bag valve masks (BVM), suction units,

nebulizers, rescue splints, and bandages were found inside the

ambulance. We also rappeled, and we were also oriented about

the Self-contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) whichh firemen

use in rescuing people form the fire.

After eating lunch, we used the SCBA and walked around the

office with a box of coupon bond, and did squats with those.

May 15, 2022 On the fifth day of our work immersion, May 15, 2023, we

attended their flag ceremony at the Provincial Farmers Livelihood

Development Center. We then returned to the workplace to assess

the topics that we had discussed over the previous four days

because we had all used them in our final task.

When we got back to the office, we performed CPR one by one,

and if we get one mistake, we go over the top. Luckily, I did not

make any mistakes. After which, we were grouped into three, I

was in group 2 with Jan Rey and Gabriel. The first group took so

long so we ate lunch first.

Moving on, it was our turn to perform. The first thing we

performed was carrying. Our victim was Kyle, a colleague. I

 performed one-man carry while my other groupmates performed

two-man carry. They were having a hard time commanding so I

wanted to help them but it was prohibited. Next was bandaging,

we only had one point in bandaging.

Lastly, we performed as a whole, and secured Jan Rey, the

heaviest in our group, in the spine board. Again, I was first

responder so I did the commands again. I was kind of pressured

because I couldn’t knot well. We moved him from the second

floor to the first floor, we got kind of stuck in the stairs. After

which, we flipped him, and he did not fall so it’s a good sign.

INTERPRETATIONS AND ANALYSIS

T hrough this immersion, I had the opportunity to take part in several activities

related to the government agency I was assigned to. I was able to develop personally and

academically thanks to the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office.

During the work immersion, I learned a lot. Especially in fundamental knots. I

have never imagined that it would be that many, and not to mention, hard. Some

bandaging techniques were taught before in MAPEH but it’s not as detailed as what we

had during the immersion. This activity deepened my knowledge on bandaging. The

equipment used to check whether you are performing CPR correctly also stood out to me.

Moving on, rescue and transfer was a remarkable lecture for me since I always act

at first responder, and the officers also complimented me for being good at it. The

different carries also piqued my interest. Rapelling was also enjoyable for me, being

hanged and descending. I thought it would be my first, and last, but I never knew until I

tried it myself.

Throughout the experience, I saw my weaknesses, and strengths. I learned a lot of

lessons which are related to my future career. It has helped me explore new things, and

expand my knowledge of specific topics. Asides from helping be become a profound first

aider, it has also helped me in being a more effective leader, and also improved my social

skills.
 Meeting, and interacting with new faces are hard for me but because of the

interactive activities done in the PDRRMO, it became less a problem for me. Asides from

that, I also acquired skills and knowledge regarding first aid, and risk reduction in

general. Taking ahold of social skills does not only benefit me as an individual, but also

as a rescuer because it helps me how to behave properly, and manage bystanders, and the

victim’s family during operations.

CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) is

an excellent organization to utilize for work immersion. This suggestion was provided as

a result of the experiences I gained throughout my week of training with them,

experiences that I am confident the students or volunteers who will work with them in the

future will find to be very beneficial.

This organization is commendable because it upholds the respect and ideals that

its members hold dear as members of the local government while also allowing new

members to feel at ease around them. So, the following is what I advise for a more

productive work immersion.

 Longer work immersion hours for the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering,

and Mathematics) Strand in Grade 12.

 For optimum exposure, it is advised to divide the work immersion across one or

more semesters because it should only last a few days per week.

Since most operations are carried out and more concentrated on Saturdays, Saturdays

should be incorporated or permitted in work immersion organizations like the Provincial

Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office.

APPENDICES

ILLUSTRATIONS OF ACTIVITIES PERFORMED

 MAY 9, 2023
 MAY 10, 2023

 MAY 11, 2023

 MAY 12, 2023

 MAY 15, 2023

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REFERENCES

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