The National Ambulance Service (NAS), through its Training Unit, has trained over 50 staff of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) in Basic Life Support (BLS) techniques as part of efforts to strengthen the emergency care system in Ghana.
The two-day training programme was held at the Mikkado Conference Centre in Labone.
Speaking on behalf of the YEA CEO, Pearl Mawusi, Deputy Director of Technical Services, noted that equipping staff with emergency response skills sets a strong standard for workplace safety. She emphasized that emergencies can occur anywhere people gather, making such competencies a professional necessity rather than a luxury.
Representing the Deputy Director of Training at NAS, DCAEMT Stella Mantey urged participants to take the training seriously and actively apply the skills acquired when the need arises.
Facilitator Abdul Rahman-Musa highlighted that the initiative reflects a proactive approach to urban health, positioning the Ambulance Service not only as a responder but also as an educator empowering individuals to support one another before professional help arrives.
Participants received practical training in key life-saving techniques, including CPR, recovery position, bleeding control, and the management of various medical emergencies such as snake bites and stings.
