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Member Section => Down Range Cafe => Topic started by: BillyBothHands on May 16, 2010, 10:01:08 PM
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First off I apologize I think there was already a post a while back, but I couldn't turn it up in search.
Does anyone know of anyone around the DFW offering emergency medical training/trauma training... not sure what to call it but civilian/non public service courses. Spending a lot of time around ranges and competitions, concealed carry, etc has gotten me thinking that I've ignored this skill set. I wouldn't have the least clue what to do if there was an accident at the range, except mabye to duct tape my cleaning diaper over the hole (probably not a good idea).
I'd prefer to take something like this from someone who is also in firearms training (only because I know what to expect from a good instructor in that arena), but I also know there are several good places in the area that train EMS, Paramedics etc.
I just have no idea what courses would or wouldn't be appropriate for someone who isn't looking to make a career of it.
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Check with the local Red Cross. I know they do CPR and First Aid classes. Don't know if the content is what you want.
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I think Billy is referring to the combat medic / tactical 1st Aid classes that some companies offer.
A quick search found these:
http://www.insightstraining.com/view_course.asp?courseID=11 (http://www.insightstraining.com/view_course.asp?courseID=11)
https://www.warriorschool.com/Medical/MedicalCourses/TacticalFirstAid/tabid/130/Default.aspx (https://www.warriorschool.com/Medical/MedicalCourses/TacticalFirstAid/tabid/130/Default.aspx) (NB: Tucson area)
James Yeager also has one, but at 5 days (and $1500) it is geared more for combat theater civilians than a casual learner. See here: http://www.tacticalresponse.com/course.php?courseID=23 (http://www.tacticalresponse.com/course.php?courseID=23)
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Thanks for the info!