Police Officers Undergo Heartsaver First Aid Training with NODS and EMS
Fifteen police officers began a Heartsaver First Aid training programme today as part of a national effort to equip frontline responders with essential life-saving skills. The initiative is a collaboration between the National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) and Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
The training teaches officers how to recognize medical emergencies, call for help, and perform critical life-saving procedures. The course is specifically designed for individuals with limited or no prior medical experience.
Additional sessions are scheduled throughout the week, with a second group attending on Wednesday and a third on Friday, bringing the total number of trained officers to 60.
Anderson Tuitt, Preparedness and Response Manager at NODS, said the programme is part of a broader effort to strengthen mass casualty management across agencies. The Fire Department, Defence Force, and disaster management volunteers will also participate in future training.
Director of NODS, Sherrod James, emphasised the importance of the initiative in enhancing the capabilities of first responders.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Social and Urban Transformation, Sarah Stuart, officially opened the training on behalf of Minister Hon. Rawdon Turner. Upon completion, participants will receive a Heartsaver First Aid Course Completion Card, valid for two years.
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