Critical Skills for Saving Lives—Starting with Your Own
This course is designed to equip participants with essential self-aid and basic trauma care skills to survive and assist others in high-threat or emergency situations. Whether responding to a workplace incident, active threat, or injury in the field, knowing how to act quickly and effectively can mean the difference between life and death.
This training is accessible, hands-on, and highly applicable for civilians, public safety professionals, and anyone who may find themselves in a critical situation before EMS arrives.
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Key topics include:
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Identifying and responding to life-threatening injuries
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Applying tourniquets, pressure dressings, and wound packing
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Airway management basics and positioning techniques
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Self-assessment and treatment under stress
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Using available equipment and improvised solutions
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Responding safely while awaiting professional medical support
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This course is ideal for individuals with little to no medical background who want to gain the confidence and skills to respond effectively in emergencies. It’s also a valuable refresher for first responders looking to reinforce core trauma care principles.