Basic life support (BLS) and, when possible, use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) is the first level of care for a person in cardiac arrest. Learning to perform basic life support and to use an automated external defibrillator is an interactive process that requires both knowledge and skills. Part or all of this knowledge and some skills can be obtained by self-instruction and on-line learning. This course also includes training in how to use an AED when one is available. If there is no AED available, start BLS and wait for professional help.

BLS is fundamental to all cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Competence in Basic Life Support is a prerequisite for enrolment for all advanced-level training provided by the European Resuscitation Council.

Pre-requisites

• Our courses are renowned for providing a quality learning experience offering hands-on practical training skills that leave first aiders feeling confident to use their skills in a real-life situation. It is therefore important that participants are physically able to perform the relevant actions and techniques included in the syllabus.
• It is required to be physically present for 4hrs of both training and assessment depending on the course program under taken by the faculty. Participants must therefore be in attendance for their entire course duration to be eligible for evaluation and qualify for a certificate for an BLS Certificate  
• The number of course participants per training shall be 5-20. If they are more than 20, then they will be trained in cohorts.
• It is ideal for BLS courses to be conducted at the AAPU EMS Training Centre that is well equipped to accommodate the course and the participants. However, any other training facility in a hotel, classroom environment, your workplace with adequate space for practical demonstration sessions is equally ideal.

Course dates: 25^th September 2023

Target audience: Everybody, There is no specific requirement for entry.

Course Duration: Hands-on only, No theory. Half day (minimum of 4hrs excluding breaks)

Course Fee: Uganda Shillings 180,000

Background

The association of ambulance professionals is mandated to hold annual General meeting according to her constitution. (Article 11, section 1a, 1b and 1c).

Article 11; Meetings

2. Annual General Meeting:
3. a) The Annual General Meeting (AGM) shall be an assembly of all members of AAPU, and held once within the last three months of each year.
4. b) It shall receive, and discuss the President’s annual report and Treasurer’s financial report c) The annual general meeting of AAPU shall have the key responsibility of electing new office bearers at the end of term of office or as bye-elections to fill vacant ‘electable’ posts. as a membership organization, the association need to bring all her members and stakeholders together yearly

 

From the above background, the steering committee together with the association executive board supported by Malteser International have organized the first ever AGM for the agency.

Since 2018, MI has been supporting various AAPU activities and building internal capacities for the growth of the association. Part of internal capacity development was the several workshops, consultations and meeting that have been funded to develop internal systems of the organization.

Many achievements have been attained and since internal processes must be aligned with the organizational set up, approved and agreed upon by the selected committee, clearly documented and communicated to the stake holders at every opportunity especially during meetings, the AGM becomes the perfect forum to disseminate and put in function all the policies, processes and structures developed.

Main Objective of the meeting

To fulfill the constitutional mandate of holding yearly meeting for the associations’ membership

Specific objectives

• To disseminate and put to function the developed internal systems documents ie Revised constitution, Membership policy, HR manual , Organization structure etc
• Activate stakeholders membership and annual subscription to the organization
• Share reports on the achievements of the association since the last gathering
• Select/ appoint regional focal persons for the association and approve pioneer /steering members for the current roles they are playing in the new structure
• Recognize, Appreciate and award members, institutions/organizations and other stakeholders as determined by the executive body.
• Mobilize recourses through the sale of promotional items

Proposed date for the AGM: 30^TH OCTOBER 2021.

Proposed Venue: Pope Memorial Hotel Ndeeba/Lubaga

Planned Population: The meeting will be mainly physical with a population of 110people physical attendance