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Message From : President APFA
Singapore
Mr.James
Teo
On the
occasion of
the 2nd Asia Professional Rescuer Competition
on 17-20 December 2010,
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Whenever a major disaster strikes
in a developing country or region, we often witness
countries like Japan,
China, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore , standing ready to
dispatch medical
teams to provide emergency medical care for the sick and injured.
We recognize and truly value their
contribution and dedication.
However, we have observed that
most health-care practitioners (doctors, paramedics, nurses and first aid
providers)
operate differently with each adopting their own set of procedures
when treating the same type of injuries or illnesses.
In 2004, Asia Pre-Hospital and
Fire Rescue Federation Association was inaugurated with the following
partners
– Emergencies First Aid and Rescue Pte Ltd (Singapore), Fire and Rescue
Association (Thailand)
and Rayamars Consultancy (Malaysia).
We share a common mission and vision – to
care for the sick and injured.
During our sharing sessions, we
realized we needed to re-evaluate the current emergency procedures and identify
the best practical approaches to better handle and respond to an emergency or
mass casualty situation.
Hence in 2006, APFA held its
first Asia Pre-Hospital Professional Rescuer Competition in Singapore.
Organizing this competition allows the
participants to share and review their existing skills and knowledge.
At the same time, it encourages
and supports the growing community of healthcare practitioners and
professionals to upgrade and re-equip their skills and knowledge.
Our goal is to develop and
consolidate a single, comprehensive manual for the management and treatment
of these
patients/victims.
And we are thrilled to announce
that a 2nd Asia Pre-Hospital Professional Rescuer Competition will
be held
in Thailand on 19th Dec 2010. We hope to generate interest for more partners
and professionals to participate in
continuing their education and training
programmes to more effectively and efficiently prepare for any emergency.
Mr James Teo
President / Chairman of APFA (Singapore)
Managing Director of Emergencies First Aid & Rescue Pte
Ltd
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