National Medical Center Holds 'Moonlight Class' for Parents and Guardians of Infants and Young Children

Enhancing Emergency Response Capabilities at Home

The National Medical Center Central Emergency Medical Center announced on the 19th that it held the "Moonlight Class," an educational program for parents and guardians of infants and young children, to raise awareness of the Moonlight Children's Hospital and strengthen emergency response capabilities at home.

Participants of the Moonlight Class at the National Medical Center Central Emergency Medical Center are receiving cardiopulmonary resuscitation training. National Medical Center

This program focused on practical content that guardians can immediately apply at home, including: an introduction to the purpose and operation of the Moonlight Children's Hospital; methods for responding to common symptoms in infants and young children (such as fever, febrile seizures, atopic dermatitis, and abdominal pain); and emergency procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and airway obstruction first aid.

The training was conducted in six cities and provinces-Seoul, Busan, Incheon, Gyeonggi, Chungnam, and Gyeongbuk-based on a prior demand survey. During the Q&A session, participants received answers to questions such as "When should I take my child to the hospital?" and "What should I be careful about when providing first aid at home?" This interactive approach received a highly positive response from attendees.

During the CPR and airway obstruction first aid training, the center collaborated with the Korea Childcare Promotion Institute to provide hands-on instruction by professional trainers. This practical training enhanced the ability of parents and guardians to respond promptly in real emergency situations, thereby increasing the effectiveness of the education.

Choi Daehae, Director of the National Medical Center Central Emergency Medical Center, stated, "This 'Moonlight Class' was designed to empower guardians to independently respond to their children's emergencies. I hope that this training will strengthen emergency response capabilities at home and help the Moonlight Children's Hospital become an even more valuable resource for guardians, leading to increased utilization and awareness."

Currently, there are 130 designated Moonlight Children's Hospitals in 17 cities and provinces nationwide. They operate from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on weekdays and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends. By providing care for pediatric patients with mild symptoms during nights and holidays, these hospitals help fill gaps in pediatric care and improve access to medical services in local communities.