Gwangju Nambu Fire Department, Special Infection Control Training for 119 Rescue and Ambulance Personnel

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] On the 9th, the Gwangju Nambu Fire Station announced that it conducted special infection control training for 119 rescue and emergency medical technicians who are frequently exposed to infectious diseases during field activities.

This special infection control training was conducted by inviting an external instructor and was designed to minimize exposure to infectious diseases and prevent the occurrence and spread of infectious diseases.

The training covered ▲types of infectious diseases to be cautious of during field activities and prevention methods ▲measures to take when in contact with contagious patients ▲management of medical waste.

The 119 rescue and emergency medical technicians who participated in the special infection control training said, “Through this special infection control training, we will do our best to provide high-quality 119 rescue and emergency medical services by preventing various infection risks in the future.”