Medical Training
Learn life-saving techniques and emergency response skills with our certified training courses.
Prepare
Scenarios
- Car accidents
- Injuries from falls
- Shootings, stabbings, physical beatings
- Sports injuries, martial arts incidents
- Public incidents, mass casualties, workplace incidents
- Medication, drug, alcohol emergencies
Everyday Carry Items
- Medical trauma/first aid kit with gloves (IFAK)
- Communication device or a way to signal for help (phone is most effective)
- Easily accessible flashlight
- Pen or non-digital writing tool
- Less-than-lethal / non-lethal weapon
- Lethal weapon
First Responder Guidelines
- Ensure scene safety first; you can't help if you get hurt.
- Conduct a 360-degree scan of the environment for threats.
- Form a link with others; children or those with special needs.
When Encountering a Non-Responsive Person
- Ensure the scene is safe.
- Check for responsiveness by tapping and shouting.
- Direct someone to call 911 using an authoritative voice, and look for AED.
- If the person is non-responsive, implied consent is given for help.
- Begin the assessment immediately.
Basic Life Support
Basic Life Support involves CPR, AED, and first aid.
High-Quality Chest Compressions
- Start CPR immediately after recognizing cardiac issues.
- Direct someone to take over after 2 minutes if possible.
- Correct hand placement: lower half of the breastbone, 2-handed technique.
- Compression rate: 100 to 120/min, with 30 compressions in 15-18 seconds.
- Depth: At least 2 inches or 1/3 of body size, avoid stopping if ribs break.
AED
- Use an AED if available; direct someone to call 911 and find an AED.
- Turn on the machine, then follow the AED's prompted instructions.
STOP-THE-BLEED
- Direct Pressure.
- Tourniquets
- Chest Seals
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