TAC-MED (Street Trauma)
TAC-MED 1 ***There are no prerequisites for this class***
The outline for the course is the T Triple C or "tactical combat casualty care course" following the MARCH algorithm which stands for "Massive hemorrhage Airway Respirations, Circulation, Hypothermia"
This is NOT a shooting class.
May 4-5 Huntingdon PA 16652 (No rain dates) $300 lunch included. {Other dates will be announced}
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Closest Airports: Altoona (AOO) or State College (SEC), closest major Airport Pittsburg (PIT - 2.5 hours away) -
Hotel discounts at The Mill Stone Manor Motel, 11979 William Penn Hwy, Huntingdon, PA 16652-6836 http://themillstonemanor.com/
The course covers the following:
- Basic Anatomy and Physiology.
- A, B, C’s—Airway, Breathing and Circulation.
- Basic Airway management - treating and monitoring.
- Tension pneumothorax, sucking chest wound and flail chest management.
- Basic First Aid and CPR (You will be Certified AHA or NSC).
- Application of Trauma Bandages and Homeostatic Agents.
- Proper Application of Direct pressure and then tourniquets.
- Self applications of tourniquets.
- Treatment of various injuries.
- Recognition and treatment of shock.
- Moving and positioning victims with various injuries.
- Mass casualty triage procedure.
Lead Instructor is a former US Army Special Forces Combat Medic, PA EMT- BLS Instructor, Scott Crisp BLS Instructor,ACL, EMT-P
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