Cost
$190
Class Duration
6 hours

The Medical Basics course is designed for students who may be completely unfamiliar with the basic medical care of a traumatic injury. This class covers the immediate care of an injured person with critical, life-saving skills needed to survive the first 10 to 30 minutes after a serious injury.

Important: This class discusses topics relating to serious injuries. The imagery and exercises can be unsettling for some people. We will use a simulated blood analog and simulated human tissue training aids during the wound packing exercise.

Lessons Covered

  • Human Response to Emergencies
  • Phases of Care
  • M.A.R.C.H. Algorithm
  • Hands-on Exercises
    • Recovery position
    • Applying tourniquets
    • Wound packing

Required Equipment

Students are expected to bring the following equipment. Anything else will be provided by the instructor.

  • Payment for outstanding class fees (if applicable)
  • A notebook and pen

Optional, Helpful Items

  • Your own trauma / medical kit - You won't use it, but we can discuss what you're carrying and what might be more or less useful to keep.