C O U R S E D E S C R I P T I O N
Our Emergency Trauma Response training course is intended to provide individuals who have little to no medical background with the knowledge and skills necessary to respond appropriately to trauma medical emergencies in the pre-hospital setting. This training course combines basic life support methods and techniques from military, ems, and first aid standards to better inform how and when to respond and treat as a first responder in the real world.
This course breaks down pre-hosptial treatment by using the M.A.R.C.H.E assessment algorithm (explained below) and prioritizes both physiological and treatment focus in those key areas. These key areas of focus are then reinforced with highly realistic hands-on training as well as highly realistic and interactive scenario training that immerses the student creating a far more retainable learning environment. This course is taught by instructors with real world knowledge and experience who are passionate about teaching to a high standard making emergency medical response as simple as possible for anyone from any background.
C O U R S E O V E R V I E W
This course is structured around one of the most well known and effective patient assessment algorithms used in modern pre-hospital treatment, M.A.R.C.H.E.
By structuring our course around this assessment, students are able to focus their learning on important need-to-know fundamental basics that will save lives.
M = MASSIVE HEMORRHAGE
The first area of focus is the circulatory system and how to best control bleeding
Learning Objectives:
- Basic human anatomy and the circulatory system
- How to identify life-threatening bleeds
- Proper use of direct pressure
- Proper use and application of a tourniquet
- Wound packing techniques
- How to properly dress and bandage
- Reassessment
A = AIRWAY
The second area of focus is the respiratory system and how to secure and maintain the airway
Learning Objectives:
- Basic human anatomy and the respiratory system
- How to properly check and assess the airway
- Proper use of positioning
- How to safely clear airway obstructions
- Airway tools and other management methods
R = RESPIRATIONS
The third area of focus is the respiratory system and how to assess and monitor breathing
Learning Objectives:
- How to identify the need for CPR and the steps involved
- How to perform proper CPR and use an AED
- How to check for proper breathing and identify issues
- Understanding different breathing qualities and monitoring breath rate
- Proper use of occlusive dressings and how to seal the thoracic cavity
C = CIRCULATION
The fourth area of focus is the circulatory and respiratory systems and how to assess and monitor vital signs and identify signs of shock
Learning Objectives:
- How to properly check pulse in different areas and understanding heart rate
- Understanding capillary refill and skin tone / quality
- How to identity symptomatic breathing
- How to prevent / treat shock
H = HEAD / HYPOTHERMIA
The fifth area of focus is the nervous system and how to assess for head injuries and prevent hypothermia
Learning Objectives:
- Basic human anatomy and the nervous system
- How to identify potential head injuries
- What is symptomatic behavior and why it matters
- How to identity signs of hypothermia
- How to prevent / treat hypothermia
E = EVERYTHING ELSE / EVACUATION
The sixth area of focus is reassessment and evacuation as well as how to efficiently manage minor injuries
Learning Objectives
- How and when to address minor injuries
- How to monitor vital signs and how to use vitals data
- Proper splinting and other specific injury dressing
- How and when to reassess injuries
- How and when to evacuate and how to be rescued
S C E N A R I O T R A I N I N G
All learning objectives are reinforced with highly realistic hands on training as well as highly realistic and interactive scenario training that is challenging, engaging, and immersive promoting a high standard of learning
Scenario Training Objectives:
- Create realistic emergency situations and environments to test and challenge course participants
- Demonstrate the value of proper treatment response and how it applies to realistic situations
- Build student confidence and tangible experience
- Help eliminate the intimidation of responding to emergency situations in a controlled environment
- Solidify the learning objectives and add value through nuance
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