COMBAT MEDIC
(2 Day)

The TFTT Combat Medic course has been structured after repeated requests from tactical officers and military personnel to provide a short, affordable program that focuses on basic lifesaving procedures under tactical conditions. The lead medical instructor will be James Kreter, M.D. and Max Joseph will be the lead tactical instructor.  The participants' successful completion of the course is contingent on the
proper response to oral, written and practical exercises.

Course cost: $325

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

• Describe the most common aspects of acute trauma
• Describe the dynamics of wound ballistics
• Describe the principles of threat assessment and command and control in casualty events
• Execute casualty evacuations under stress
• Execute break contact drills
• Demonstrate an understanding of accepted acute trauma responses by first responders including:
  
  a. Rapid assessment of acute trauma victims
  b. Airway control
  c. Cervical spine stabilization
  d. Circulatory dynamics and homeostasis
  e. First aid response for chest, abdominal and
  extremity trauma

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Folding knife
2. (1) 4” Ace Bandage wrap
3. BDU’s

4. Issue weapon (pistol or long gun)
5. Ammunitions - 100 Rounds