US MILITARY GIVES BASIC FIRST RESPONDER COURSE

July 2, 2016February 2, 2017 Vic Vizcocho 0 Comments

13434117_10153789215481312_832633487_n — Attendees pose with their kits awarded by the US military facilitators. “Thank you very much for choosing San Marcelino for the event,” said Police Sub Inspector Geoffrey P. Javier, this a good opportunity for everyone to learn up-to-date first aid procedures ”.

13413602_912418638885777_120166945957791846_n — U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Pureun Lee and U.S. Navy Hospitalman Josiah Brusherd demonstrates how to make an arm sling properly.

13443979_10153789215466312_911486606_n — Attendees holding their certificates and first-aid kits awarded during the training.

SAN MARCELINO, Zambales – A group of US Sailors and Marines conducted a three-day Basic First Responder Course on June 7 to 9, 2016 at San Marcelino, Zambales, Philippines.

The seminar was part of Cooperation Afloat and Readiness and Training 2016 or CARAT 16, an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. Forces. In-port activities will take place in different areas of Olongapo City and Zambales while at sea events will be in the waters and airspace of the Sulu and Luzon Sea.

A total of 60 participants consisting of public nurses, community leaders, barangay health workers, policemen and fire fighters attended and were awarded first-aid kits and certificates at the last part of the seminar.

“It feels great to help people and we are very happy to be a part of CARAT exercise ” , said Lt. Derek Chamberlain of Marine Corps Forces Pacific. Chamberlain, who has visited Philippines many times said that he loves Filipino hospitality and food.

Lt. Chamberlain and nurses of the San Marcelino District Hospital provided lectures which helped attendees to understand basic life support first aid and to participate in actual basic responder demonstration.

The course teaches basic technique and initial care for accident victims before the ambulance or medical personnel arrive in an emergency situation such as patient handling, monitor vital signs, assess an emergency situation, bandaging and splinting techniques, among others.

Cooperation Afloat and Readiness Training (CARAT) 2016 aims to conduct combined naval operations in order to enhance interoperability between the Philippine Navy and the United States Naval forces .

Furthermore, It will strengthen both navies’ combined capabilities in surface and modern naval warfare, amphibious operations and special operations; enhance situational awareness and information sharing; and will promote partnership and goodwill. (Rossel de Guzman)