By Cosmas Omegoh
Healthcare technology company Emergency Response Africa (ERA), will be organising First Aid and CPR Training programme programme aimed at boosting community safety in the country.
This programme, Sunday Sun learnt, was an integral part of ERA’s ongoing efforts to equip individuals and corporate organisations with essential life-saving skills for effective emergency response.
The First Aid and CPR training programme in Nigeria provides hands-on experience and knowledge in managing medical emergencies. Through that, participants learn critical skills, including care for the sick and injured individuals, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and first-aid techniques until professional help arrives.
According to Folake Owodunni, Co-founder and CEO of the ERA, the programme offers diverse options for individuals and corporate bodies such as First Aid and CPR Training and Basic Life Support with certification by the American Heart Association (AHA), as well as First Aid and CPR training with National Health Care Provider Solutions (NHCPS) certification.
She hinted of available options at ERA’s First Aid and CPR training center, Lagos, and online. She explains that the programme entails: “Empowering individuals and organisations with the skills to respond to emergencies can make the difference between life and death.”
She maintained that: “Our First Aid and CPR Training Programme is not just about education, it’s about building a community of first responders who are ready to act when it matters most.”
She said experienced professionals would take participants through a comprehensive curriculum including practical exercises and results in certification recognised by health and safety authorities.
She also said that the ERA training programme would provide a range of services aimed at enhancing emergency response across Africa, including a network of first responders, ambulances, and emergency-ready hospitals in Nigeria, adding that ERA’s technology platform integrates these services into a cohesive system, supported by a 24/7 command centre.
She urged individuals and organisations to participate in the First Aid and CPR training programme, noting that by doing so, participants not only gain invaluable skills but also contribute to creating a safer, more responsive community; interested persons can visit Emergency Response Africa at @emergencyresponseafrica.com for more information about the training program and other services.
Owodunni described ERA as a healthcare technology company dedicated to revolutionising the management of medical emergencies in Africa, starting with Nigeria.