The Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has organised first aid and emergency response skills training for the Coasts and Borders Security Department.
Around 50 officers from the department recently completed the ‘First Responder’ training organised by the HMC.
The training, which covered critical first aid techniques, was conducted by experts from the HMC’s Ambulance Service and the Hamad International Training Centre (HITC).
The course included rescue first aid, life support and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in addition to theoretical lectures and practical demonstrations.
The unique training programme also included a week of “on the job” training with the Ambulance Service paramedics to see how the skills are used in the field and in emergency situations.
HITC director Dr Khalid Abdulnoor Saifeldeen said the graduates are now able to use their skills as first responders in emergency situations.
“HITC and HMC are pleased to share our knowledge and experience with our colleagues from other organisations who respond to emergency situations,” he said adding: “We are committed to providing the best patient care nationwide and I am delighted to see the Coasts and Borders Security Department’s commitment to help us extend that care offshore.”
Coasts and Borders Security director Brigadier Ali Ahmed al-Badeed said the training was the third first responder course to be held in co-operation with HMC and HITC.
“Those officers who participated in this course and the two previous ones are now better able to classify and manage injuries offshore, while making sure the patient reaches the shore safely,” he said.