27 August 2024 Media Release: Another Successful First Aid Training Held at Garden Route District Municipality’s Joint Operation Centre

This First Aid Level 3 course certification, which remains valid for three years, plays a vital role in equipping participants with the skills necessary to respond to emergencies in the workplace. The course consisted of three days of theoretical instruction and a practical exercise on Thursday where students had the opportunity to practice Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), wound dressings, and other critical first aid skills. On Friday, the program concluded with a test.

The course is open to all, offering a week-long opportunity to gain essential life-saving skills.

For more information on upcoming training sessions, please contact the Garden Route District Municipality’s Disaster Management officers: Gail Bekeer – 044 803 1347 or gail.bekeer@gardenroute.gov.za  and Wouter Jacobs – 044 803 1316 wouter@gardenroute.gov.za

Featured Image Caption: Attendees from various offices of the WC Department of Justice and Knysna Municipality who participated in the 5-day training course.

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