Bandage International was formed in September 2005 by a group of paramedics and emergency care nurses and doctors in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The mission of the group is to improve the skills of emergency medical care personnel in developing countries, including hospital caregivers (e.g. nurses and doctors), and pre-hospital responders (laypersons, paramedics, disaster response personnel and others).

Bandage International conducts training for groups of caregivers, tailoring the topics of discussion to the needs of the group. Our strategy is to improve care of patients by improving the skills of their caregivers.

More than just giving care that lasts for only a few days, Bandage International teaches the caregiver...teaching that will last a lifetime.

 

Upcoming Projects:    Bandage International Returns to Belize Oct 30th - Nov 9th

Bandage International president Darryl Chickness has been invited to facilitate a country wide training session for the Belize Red Cross which will take place Oct 31st and Nov 1st 2009 in Belize City, Belize.  This training session will involve current Red Cross First Aid and CPR instructors from all over the country, with focus on updating and improving their skills, to better aid their communities during future training. 

Bandage International physician Dr John Gillis will join Chickness in San Pedro, Belize on Nov 3rd where they will offer basic and advanced training courses during their 7 day stay.  Course locations have been confirmed and are as follows.

Tuesday Nov 3rd and Wednesday Nov 4th:  Emergency Responder (Basic) 9am - 4pm both days. Course is being held at Fido's South (Sandbar).  For more information or to register email dchickness@hotmail.com

Friday Nov 6th and Saturday Nov 7th: Emergency Responder (Advanced) also being held at Fido's South (Sandbar)

Chickness and Gillis will depart Belize for their return to Canada on Nov 9th.