The Bono Regional Directorate of the National Ambulance Service (NAS) has organized a two-day Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and capacity-building training programme for Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) from the Dormaa Central and Tain District Ambulance Stations to enhance their clinical competencies and operational preparedness.
The training, held on Tuesday, July 21, and Thursday, July 23, 2026, was led by the Bono Regional Manager, DCAEMT Alfred K. Amoah, with support from the Deputy Regional Manager, DCAEMT Eric Mills, and facilitated by members of the Bono Regional Education Team.
A total of 34 participants, comprising Emergency Medical Technicians of various ranks and Community Medical First Responders (CMFRs), took part in the intensive programme.
Participants received both practical and theoretical instruction in six key areas: Stipple Chase, Ambulance Equipment Familiarisation, Immobilisation, Lifting and Moving Techniques, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and the use of the Automated External Defibrillator (AED), Patient Assessment for trauma and medical emergencies, and Documentation, including Occurrence Book Keeping and the Patient Information Management System (PIMS).
The training formed part of the Service’s ongoing commitment to strengthening the competencies of frontline emergency personnel, improving operational efficiency, and delivering quality prehospital emergency care within the communities it serves. It also reinforced best practices in ambulance operations and promoted the safe and effective utilization of the Service’s ambulance fleet.
Addressing participants during the closing session, the Bono Regional Manager, DCAEMT Alfred K. Amoah, underscored the importance of Continuing Professional Development as a cornerstone of professional excellence.
He encouraged Emergency Medical Technicians to view CPD not merely as a mandatory requirement, but as a lifelong commitment to learning, continuous skills enhancement, and personal growth. According to him, sustained professional development equips EMTs with the knowledge and competencies needed to respond effectively to emerging trends and the evolving demands of Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
The successful completion of the programme is expected to further enhance emergency medical service delivery and improve patient outcomes across the Dormaa Central and Tain Districts.
