Trainees and trainers pose
for a first day photo.
Warunya Thongrod
The Eastern Seaboard’s emergency-rescue system is
getting a significant upgrade as more than 30 first responders and
hospital workers train to become fully qualified paramedics.
The Beginning Emergency Medical Technician course
running through April 8 at Bangkok Hospital Pattaya is being attended by
33 personnel from Bangkok Hospital branches in Pattaya, Rayong,
Chantaburi and Trat as well as the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan and
Sawang Thiang Thammasathan foundations, Phyathai Hospital Sriracha and
Samitivej Hospital Sriracha.
Bangkok Hospital Pattaya Deputy Director Dr.
Suphakorn Winwan and Sawang Boriboon Vice-President Sinchai
Wattanasartsathorn opened the training March 19, turning over the dais
to experts in cardiac, orthopedic, pediatric and psychological emergency
treatment. Classes are being taught at the hospital as well as
Banglamung and Somdej Phrabromratchathevi Na Sriracha hospitals.
“Due to the low number of experienced medical
personnel, this training was organized to increase and create personnel
with skills to help victims by performing basic first-aid procedures,”
explained Bangkok Hospital Pattaya director of accident and emergency
medicine, Dr. Piyaporn Tippayarat. “Those receiving training already
have the basics, therefore, this training is of absolute benefit in
developing skills and expertise for the trainees.”
