With the unfortunate increase in violent crime, civilians as well as security personnel are beginning to realize the benefits of knowing basic Combat Casualty Care. Knowing what to do after a shooting or even an explosion can save not only your life but increase the chance of survival for those that are injured. FACT: It takes in general 3 minutes or less to bleed out from an arterial bleed caused by a gunshot wound. What can you do about it?

This full days course is designed to bring current life saving techniques to the student via a crawl, walk, run training model that enables those with little or no medical experience to confidently finish training knowing that he or she is equipped to save lives.

This class is taught using all the advantages of experience-based form, as opposed to just sitting in a classroom and listening to a lecture. Students become part of the exercise and are made to LIVE the simulated scenarios, make decisions and practically apply skills.

Course Elements:
1.Care Under Fire.
2. Wound Care In The Field
3.Tactical Evacuation Care
4. Scenario Based Application Of Skills

In This Course Students Will Be Taught:

The Phases of Care - A standardized approach in caring for a casualty is taught so that the non-medical person can understand and apply life-saving principles. Correct use of Emergency Med Kit – You will be taught how to correctly use all the contents of your IPOK, IFAK, etc. Tourniquet – Correct use and application of tourniquets. Control of Major Bleeding – You will be taught the most rapid way to control arterial bleeding. This is the "Number One Leading Preventable Cause of Death from gunshot wounds". Airway Control - Learn how to protect and control the airway. Abdominal Trauma - Learn what you able to do to provide care for an injury in the abdominal region. Bandaging - You will learn how to control all types of bleeding.

Course is taught by active duty SWAT medic.

This course is geared toward civilians. No medical experience is required, but is welcome.

Date: March 22nd

A variety of Medical Kits containing the supplies demonstrated in the class will be available for purchase the day of the class.

Cost: $200. Space is limited to 20 students

Location: Okeechobee Shooting Sports, Okeechobee, Florida

Course being put on by Florida Firearms Training LLC.

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Or Call: 561 450 9586