RBDF Personnel Complete COVID-19 Training

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Marine Seaman Brenden Archer, Leading Seaman Stephan Cleare, Petty Officer Mary Edgecombe and Marine Seaman Stephen Nesbitt along with a Samaritan’s Purse Instructor following the conclusion of the COVID-19 Infection Prevention Control Training course on November 10, 2020. (Photo courtesy of RBDFs Military Aide to Civilian Authority)

As the R.B.D.Fe continues to enforce the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond King’s strategic intent to enhancing responsiveness to the security environment nationally and regionally, members of the Military Aid to Civilian Authority recently completed a four-day COVID-19 training at the Princess Margaret Hospital.

A total of twelve RBDF Marines completed the COVID-19 Infection Prevention Control Training course offered by the Samaritan’s Purse, A non-governmental organization. During the training, efforts were focused on preventative measures of the Novel Coronavirus and how to deal with individuals who display the signs and symptoms of the virus.

Marine Seamen Keano Newbold and Macmillan Estellien along with a
Samaritan’s Purse Instructor following the conclusion of the COVID-19 Infection Prevention
Control Training course on November 10, 2020. (Photo courtesy of RBDFs Military Aide to
Civilian Authority)

Participants also practiced the proper way to adorn and discard personal protective equipment Taught by the team of doctors and nurses from the Samaritan’s Purse, the aim of this training was to limit the infection, prevention, and control of the virus. Participants were presented with certificates on completion of the training. Lieutenant Commander Andrew Bowe, Commanding Officer for Military Aid to Civilian Authority, congratulated the team for their efforts on behalf of Commodore King and
commended them as they continue to serve their country.