Do commercial and public transport drivers need first aid training?

• The first link in the chain of help
• The role of lay bystanders
• Would first aid training for the general public help?

Do commercial and public transport drivers need first aid training?

While basic first-aid training for commercial and public transport drivers and trained community first responders in rural and remote locations is recommended by the World Health Organization [50], it has not been scientifically established whether such a measure would decrease pre-hospital mortality. EC Directive 2000/56 provides for the requirement of first aid training and refresher courses for professional drivers.