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Tactical EMS Operator
Tactical Training - Emergency Services - Medical Training
Course Length: 5-Days
Tuition: $695

Description:
This program is for the medical provider who supports a special operations tactical team. A cadre of experienced operators and instructors will present tactical medical concepts in an environment of positive energy and respect. Our cadre is known for the accredited program the “Essentials of Tactical EMS” that has been offered at Camp Ripley Minnesota since 1995 and elsewhere for almost 20 years. Modern concepts and practical scenarios are based upon the military Tactical Combat Casualty Care promoted by United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).



CME CREDITS:
44 hours of CME credit for professional medical providers has been approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP).

Tactical, Medical, and Practical Skills Addressed:

• Concepts and Philosophy
• TEMS Models – Which is right for you?
• Protocols, Policy and Procedure
• Medical Control and Direction
• Medical and Tactical Preplanning
• Chemical Agents, SIM’s, NFDD’s
• Tactical Medical Considerations
• Concepts of Entry and Movement
• The Medic’s Role at the Command Post
• Hemorrhage Control
• Critical Airway Management
• Care Under Fire
• Nutrition and Hydration
• Remote Triage
• Medicine Across the Barricade
• Weapons Management
• K9 Considerations
• Tactical Pistol Skills


Medical Equipment Requirements:

Each participant should bring their own basic trauma kit or “jump bag” suitable for deploying in the field. It should be compatible with the gear they are wearing and may be a backpack, butt pack, or over-the-shoulder design. Kit should contain airway management tools, blood stoppers, and routinely used equipment and supplies appropriate to their level of licensure or training (no drugs). Equipment will be used and re-used in missions and scenarios throughout the week.

Addtional Equipment required:

• Tactical Uniforms (BDU’s or flight suit)
• Supportive and well-fitting boots
• Hood or balaclava
• Clothing for all weather conditions
• Ball cap or boonie hat
• Full rain gear (do not neglect this!)
• Eye protection and sunglasses
• Leather gloves
• Duty pistol with minimum 4 magazines, holster and 1000 rounds ammunition
• Blue simulation pistol same model as duty pistol (must fit in holster)

• Body Armor
• Knee Pads
• High intensity flashlight
• Pocket notebook and pencil
• Pocket knife or Leatherman tool
• Personal load bearing gear such as ALICE or some type of daypack
• (2) 1 quart canteens or Camelbak
• Helmet (Kevlar not required, skateboard or whitewater helmet OK)
• Gas Mask (must fit with helmet on)
• Eye and Ear protection for firing range
• Medical Jump Kit
• 20 feet of 1-inch tubular rappel webbing with locking D carbiner



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