February 23nd - 1 Day Medical Class- Pittsburgh P.A.

Tactical Medical Training for Law Enforcement: Trauma Management and Self-Care Under Fire Course Duration: 1 Day (8 hours) Course Objective: Equip law enforcement officers with essential skills in tactical first aid and trauma care, with a focus on tourniquets, managing non-compressible bleeds, airway positioning, recognizing tension pneumothorax, and accurate medical documentation for effective injury reporting. Curriculum Overview Module 1: Introduction and Overview (30 minutes) • Course Introduction & Objectives• Importance of Tactical Medical Skills for Law Enforcement• Overview of Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Principles Module 2: Tourniquet Application in Tactical Environments (2 hours) Objective: Understand and perform proper application of tourniquets in various tactical scenarios.• Types of Tourniquets and Selection Criteria• Techniques and Scenarios:• Applying tourniquets under fire and behind cover• Self-applied tourniquets vs. buddy-applied• Tourniquets in prone