The training of newly recruited rescuers was a great challenge as there was no trained
emergency staff even in emergency departments of teaching hospitals and pre-hospital
emergency services like Fire, Rescue & Ambulance Services were virtually non-existent.
The new rescuers were recruited and trained to provide swift response and emergency
medical treatment to the helpless victims of emergencies. The theoretical training
and simulations were designed by Dr. Rizwan Naseer (Project Director), practiced
again and again and internationally monitored by foreign trainers from Asian Disaster
Preparedness Center , Austria , Australia and U.S.A on honorary basis for quality
assurance. Rescuers were also imparted rescue and rigorous physical training to
ensure physical fitness and discipline among the rescuers.
Specialized CPR training was practiced repeatedly on manikins and rescuers were
finally sent to emergency departments of teaching hospitals for hands on experience
in managing emergency patients and understanding the protocol for smooth delivery
of these patients.
Emergency Services Academy
In order to ensure sustainable human resource development in the
long neglected field of emergency management, Emergency Services Academy has been
established in the vacant Government premises and the construction of a purpose
built campus is underway. The best available trainers in Pakistan have been recruited
for the Academy which is the first training institute of its kind in Pakistan for
the training of Emergency Staff for emergency services and hospitals.
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