The course proved extremely valuable and practice-oriented. Thanks to its structure and professional approach, I not only gained knowledge of the properties and effects of various toxic substances, but also concrete tools for intervening in real conditions of chemical threat. The modules on working with personal protective equipment, casualty triage algorithms and decontamination were particularly useful.
I have already been able to put the skills I acquired into practice in my work, notably by using practical algorithms to plan the routing of patients in an emergency and by drawing up a response plan adapted to our facility. This has improved the team’s preparedness and made roles and responsibilities clearer in the event of a real threat.
I became aware of the importance of cooperation within the team and of clear communication when using protective equipment. After the course, my colleagues and I practised exercises using short radio messages and hand signals, which made our training much more effective.
I would like to highlight the practical approach to antidote therapy: clearly defined dosages, administration algorithms and the emphasis on the “window of effectiveness” make it possible to act with confidence and in good time. I have already incorporated this knowledge into internal instructions for staff.
Thanks to this course, I have not only broadened my professional knowledge but also acquired practical tools that concretely improve the safety and preparedness of our medical team. I am convinced that such training is essential and deserves to be rolled out on a larger scale.
Kind regards,
Director of the “INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR SECURITY AND DEVELOPMENT ‘RESOURCES’”
Serhii Druchek
