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An innovative course designed specifically for law enforcement officers. By popular demand, the course has been expanded to 2 full days of training. Course will be held on 9/21/22 and 9/22/22 from 0900-1700 hours. No prior EMS experience is required to enroll. Learn to assess, treat, and prioritize patients with traumatic injuries and life-threatening medical emergencies. This blended course integrates classroom and hands-on skills to allow students to effectively provide self-care or buddy-care in a variety of civilian law enforcement situations. The course was conceptualized and designed by a team consisting of a SWAT entry team member/tactical medic and physician with 18 years of EMS experience. Topics covered include:

• Priorities of work

• Assessment and Treatment of Traumatic Injuries (M.A.R.C.H.)

  • Bleeding control using tourniquets and wound packing

  • Basic Airway Management

  • Management of penetrating chest trauma

  • Identification of other potential life threats

• Psychomotor Instruction and Skills Lab

• Applied Ballistics Triage

• Patient Extraction and Evacuation

Skills and concepts learned throughout the course are applied in the context of a law enforcement officer’s job functions. Students will be challenged to assess and manage patients in situations such as traffic stops, structure clearing, active threats, and a variety of other police calls for service, keeping in mind the student’s primary role on scene as a LEO.