Operator First Aid
Course Description
This one day course is designed to give shooters a crash course on lifesaving techniques that may be utilized in the field. This course will cover the basics of first aid in a down and dirty approach. The topics that will be covered include:
- Rapid Patient Assessment
- Ballistic / Blast Injuries
- First Aid Kits
- Airway management
- Trauma management
- Tourniquets and Hemostatics
- Care Under Fire
Participants will learn trauma management techniques and get to utilize these techniques hands on with a partner. Participants should bring a first aid kit of some sort to work with and recommendations will be provided. The afternoon will combine first aid training and live fire drills.
Required Equipment
- Tactical Gear- Ballistic vest, holster, etc
- Pistol with three magazines
- Carbine/ Primary Weapon System with three magazines and sling
- 200 rounds of ammunition for primary
- 50 rounds of ammunition for pistol
- Eye and ear protection
Recommended Equipment
- Knee / Elbow pads
- Cold weather/ Wet weather gear as appropriate
- Hydration system
- First Aid Kit (available for use)
Class Size
6-12 students
Course Cost
$150.00 (range fees included)