ENHANCING THE CAPACITY OF AHA CENTRE STAFF
THROUGH THE FIRST AID AND SAFETY TRAINING PROGRAMM
Accidents, medical emergencies, and emergencies can happen at any time: at home, in the workplace, and for AHA Centre staff – during emergency response missions on the field. Realising this, the AHA Centre recognised the critical need for its staff to be adept in first aid. This led to the implementation of comprehensive First Aid and Safety Training programs, designed to empower staff members with the knowledge and skills necessary to handle medical emergencies effectively.
The Basic-Level First Aid and Safety Training was conducted on 4-5 October 2023 in Bogor, Indonesia. AHA Centre staff who had not received prior first aid training at the Centre were equipped with fundamental life support skills, including how to handle wounds, the usage of first aid kits, and procedures for Adult CPR and the utilisation of Automated External Defibrilators (AEDs). Participating staff also had the opportunity to practice workplace emergency protocols, including evacuation procedures and the usage of emergency response equipment.
For AHA Centre staff who had completed the Basic Level training in 2023, the Advanced Level course became the next step. This training proved crucial, given the often-challenging environments and situations that AHA Centre staff face during emergency response deployment. The Advanced Level training encompassed advanced techniques for managing life-threatening conditions and critical interventions, handling respiratory and circulatory emergencies, management of soft tissue injuries, head, brain, spinal injuries, abdominal injuries, fractures, and dislocations, and the usage of medical gases and advanced equipment for the transport of casualties.
The first aid and safety training courses underscore the AHA Centre’s commitment to ensuring that its staff are not just capable of carrying out disaster response but are also well-prepared to face emergencies. By investing in these trainings, the Centre also strives to enhance the capabilities, safety, and well-being of its valuable staff.
The First Aid Trainings for AHA Centre Staff are supported by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ).
Written by: Gladys Respati | Photos by: AHA Centre
