Thai Staff First Aid & CPR Pre-season Training

10 October 2011 - Sea View Resort Khao Lak

During the 'green season' this year Khaolak Scuba Adventures have been busy improving many aspects of our dive shop operation. As the high season approaches we are now undertaking several days of staff training. Starting on the 10th October Khaolak Scuba Adventures set a new precedent in the Khaolak area by providing first aid training for ALL Thai employees. 

The course, conducted by Khun Bomb from the SSS Chamber facility based in Phuket, covers not only basic first aid and CPR, but also education as too what diving related injuries may occur and the role of the chamber in assisting suspected DCI cases.

For the customer this adds a whole new level of safety and assurance. Accidents

can happen, and usually do at the most unexpected times. Once you trip begins with Khaolak Scuba Adventures there is always a qualified First Aider to hand, whether in a transfer vehicle, at the dive shop or out on-board a boat.

All dive staff at Khaolak Scuba Adventures have to have current EFR (Emergency First Responder) Certification and for the 2011-2012 Season, dive staff will be trained as oxygen providers. Reaction, treatment and evacuations can now be handled in the upmost professional manner as any Khaolak Scuba Adventures' employee can assist the dive staff in emergency situations.

Although Thailand has excellent emergency response units, first aid training is not common place. Khaolak Scuba Adventures' employees now have training to handle emergencies at home and also within the local community, something that has very positive benefits for all.