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Training for Bush Kit Representatives

What does a Bush Kit Representative do?

  • Takes care of the Bush Kit
  • Communicates with the nurse at the CMC
  • Gives medication, first-aid care and follow-up
  • Recognizes common problems and emergency situations
  • Acts as a resource person for health problems of people in the camp
  • Puts in place strategies at camp to prevent illness or injury
  • Follows prescribed treatments correctly to give safe and proper care to the sick or injured person

 

Training sessions for community members will increase the safety and sense of well-being of people in the bush.

The training will teach you:

  • First-aid care in the bush 
  • Emergency preparedness in the bush
  • How to react and act in an emergency event
  • Use of the Bush Kit
  • Communication with the Community Miyupimaatisiiun Centre

 

Training schedule in each community

Bush Kit Training in Whapmagoostui (winter, 2019)

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    Woman shows first aid technique to group of people
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    Photo: Laure Beziers
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    Woman treats an arm wound
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    Photo: Laure Beziers
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    Woman applies bandage
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    Photo: Laure Beziers
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    Bandage is applied to an arm wound
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    Photo: Laure Beziers
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    Woman presses lower arm while first aid is being given
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    Photo: Laure Beziers
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    Pulse is checked at the wrist
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    Photo: Laure Beziers
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    Woman shows another woman how to apply first aid to a man
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    Photo: Laure Beziers
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    Woman shows how to treat an arm wound
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    Photo: Laure Beziers
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    First aid trainer gives instructions to 3 women
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    Photo: Laure Beziers
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    3 women sitting at table and talking
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    Photo: Laure Beziers
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    Bandage is applied to lower part of arm
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    Photo: Laure Beziers

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