From February 20 to 22, professional development courses on first aid under the RITA project and career guidance sessions were held in Kostanay and Lisakovsk. The events were organized by the Academy of Physical Education and Mass Sports with the support of the Department of Physical Culture and Sports of the Akimat of Kostanay Region. 

February 20, Kostanay: 

• Coaches of the Olympic Reserve Youth Sports School named after Vladimir Matvienko 
• Coaches of the Kostanay City Youth Sports School 
• Physical education teachers of schools and universities, coaches of Kostanay region  

February 21, Lisakovsk: 

• Coaches and instructors of the Lisakovsk City Youth Sports School 
• Physical education teachers of local schools 

February 22, Kostanay: 
Coaches and instructors of the KUDO Federation of Kostanay Region 

ERC BLS Instructor Nigmetov Kanat trained 150 participants in first aid skills. They learned emergency response protocols, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and injury management techniques. 

Additionally, career guidance sessions were conducted, where teachers and coaches learned about professional development opportunities, the Academy’s educational programs, and career growth prospects. These initiatives contribute to improving the qualifications of specialists and developing the region’s sports infrastructure.