The Castle Bruce Health Team has been recognized by the General Nursing Council for Dominica for their achievement of Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. The Health team led by Community Health Nurse Anatol Carbon is the first and only team so far to have completed the BLS certification course. The Council congratulates the nurses of the Castle Bruce Health Team on their achievement and will receive an award from the Council in recognition of their accomplishment.
In September 2021, the General Nursing Council for Dominica (GNCD) made it mandatory that all nurses seeking to renew their licenses, should hold current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS) as part of their Continuing Professional Development (CPD). As a result, the General Nursing Council for Dominica partnered with the Dominica Red Cross (DRC) to provide the training at a reduced cost.
In an effort to improve access for those nurses working outside of Roseau, the Council met the transportation cost for the Red Cross Trainers.
The Council understands the limitations occurring as a result of the COVID19 pandemic and anticipates that early in 2022, all nurses will be BLS and ALS certified.
The Council has never been more grateful to the nursing profession in their unswerving commitment in their fight against the Coronavirus pandemic.