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.