Building Resilient Communities Through First Aid and CPR Training

First Aid and CPR Training

In today's fast-paced world, accidents and medical emergencies can occur at any time and in any place. Being prepared to respond rapidly and effectively can make a significant difference in saving lives. By imparting essential life-saving skills to individuals and communities through first aid and CPR community outreach and training programs, Trauma Care International Foundation (TCIF) is at the forefront of building resilient communities: empowering individuals with the confidence and knowledge to take action during emergencies, expanding the network of potential first responders, enhancing community safety, promoting a culture of preparedness, reaching vulnerable populations, and strengthening collaboration and partnerships at the community level. 

Empowering Women With Essential Life-Saving Skills

The training session for RCCG (Praise Tabernacle) women was a testament to TCIF's dedication to empowering individuals with life-saving skills. Participants were equipped with the knowledge of how to manage a choking casualty, whether an infant or an adult. They were also trained on how to handle a nosebleed and perform CPR on an unconscious and not-breathing casualty. This training, in addition to fostering a sense of confidence and preparedness among the participating women, also served to increase the number of potential first responders within the community.

Expanding The Network of Potential First Responders 

TCIF' understands the importance of having a network of volunteer community first responders, having established one in 2021 with a current strength of 51,020. The presence of trained individuals within the community increases the chances of someone being available to provide aid until professional medical help arrives. TCIF’s commitment to increasing the number of trained first responders has had a profound impact on communities worldwide. The recent training in Lagos State organized for RCCG (Praise Tabernacle) women saw the TCIF First Responder network increase, with a potential 95 women trained in basic first aid and CPR.