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 and restricted positions• Practical Exercise: Hands-on practice applying tourniquets in realistic positions and environments• Failure Drills: Addressing tourniquet failure, reapplication, and secondary bleeding control methods Module 3: Managing Non-Compressible Bleeds (1.5 hours) Objective: Recognize and manage non-compressible hemorrhaging in areas where tourniquets cannot be applied.• Non-Compressible Bleed Areas:• Axillary (armpit), Inguinal (groin), and Intestinal arteries• Methods for Bleeding Control:• Wound packing and pressure dressings• Recognizing signs of internal bleeding and critical interventions• Practical Exercise: Wound packing and managing bleeds in axillary, inguinal, and abdominal regions Module 4: Airway Management and Positioning (1 hour) Objective: Learn to maintain and manage airways under tactical conditions.• Airway Assessment and Positioning: Head-tilt, jaw-thrust maneuvers, and ensuring a clear airway• Signs of Obstruction: Recognizing compromised airways and immediate interventions• Practical Exercise: Positioning techniques for managing airways under threat and in challenging physical environments Module 5: Recognizing and Managing Tension Pneumothorax (TPX) (30 minutes) Objective: Identify and address signs of tension pneumothorax (collapsed lung).• Signs of TPX: Decreased breath sounds, chest pain, shortness of breath• Interventions: When and how to act; need for advanced care (awareness rather than practical skill)• Hands-On: Recognize physical symptoms and cues for rapid response Module 6: Practical Skills Assessment (1 hour) • Scenario-Based Training: Officers will be put through a series of scenarios to test their application of tourniquets, bleeding control, and airway management in high-stress, dynamic situations.• Instructor Feedback: Immediate feedback on technique, efficiency, and situational awareness Module 7: Medical Documentation and Injury Reporting (30 minutes) Objective: Teach officers how to observe and report injuries effectively, emphasizing documentation that aids in medical communication and continuity of care.• Basic Medical Documentation Concepts: Key details to document in tactical settings, not for report writing but for injury handoff• Learning to Observe for Reporting: Focus on injury descriptions, intervention steps, and vital signs where possible• Practical Exercise: Simulated injury reporting using sample scenarios and injuries Closing and Q&A (30 minutes) • Review of Key Skills and Takeaways• Addressing Common Challenges and Questions• Course Debrief and Completion end of class will have a test out for knowledge learned during the class and certification for the following AED. CPR. STOP THE BLEED.