First Aid in Tactical/Hostile Environments (FAITHE) Course

  

First Aid in Tactical/Hostile Environments (FAITHE)

The Tactical First Aid Course is aimed at anyone working or visiting potentially hostile environments e.g. Police Officers, Armed Police Officers, Combat Medics, Close Protection Officers & Bodyguards, Journalists, Door Supervisors, Security Personnel and Crowd Management Teams/Anti-Riot Officers to name just a few.

This 5 day course will be focused on your area of work, be it supervising doors in busy clubs & pubs or flying to a hostile theater of work, we will provide you with valuable skills should the worst happen.

With emphasis on The Hostile Environment, Kit Selection, a Secure Approach, Roles of theTeam First Aider & Assisting the Medic, Ballistic & Blast Injuries, Common Illnesses & Injuries, External & Internal Bleeding, Shock, Resuscitation and many more valuable topics we are confident that we can give you the advice, skills and confidence you require.

Course Duration

45 contact hours

Delivery

Experienced professional trainers with an active professional interest in Hostile Environment Medical Care & First Aid training, coming from a variety of working backgrounds and with an understanding of the specific needs of various environments. Our trainers are constantly updating their methods and materials keeping abreast of current best practice from around the world. Trainers typically have knowledge of your workplace and follow Health and Safety approved code of practice guidelines.

Content

  • Safe best practice
  • The tactical care provider & stages of tactical medicine
  • A systematic approach to incident management 
  • Vital Signs & Medical Observations
  • Airway Management
  • Oxygen therapy (including Emox)
  • Asherman Chest Seal
  • Cannulation & Fluid Resuscitation
  • Unconsciousness, causes and treatment
  • Resuscitation procedures including choking
  • Automated External Difibrillation
  • External bleeding, Internal bleeding and Shock
  • Ballistic & Blast Injuries
  • Road Traffic Collisions (RTC's) & Extrication
  • CAT Tourniquet, and specialist dressings including Quick Clot & Hemcon
  • Burns and scalds
  • Poisoning
  • Injury, illness, environment
  • Medical & first aid kit selection
  • Record keeping.
  • First Aid at Work (to satisfy SIA requirements)
  • Scenario Training

Package

  • Interactive hands on practical training
  • One CPR training manikin per 2 participants
  • Easy to follow individual course booklet
  • A recognised certificate of acheivement valid for 6 months AED, O2 Therapy & Cannulation, 3 year certificate FAW & Hostile Enviroment Medical Care  
  • External examiners

Cost

Course fees vary according to location, venue etc.

Revalidation

The First Aid at Work certificate is revalidated by a 12 hour Refresher course, provided that the FAW certificate is within its 3 year valid lifetime, otherwise the full (24 hour) course must be completed again.

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