CARBINE CLUB: TRAUMA ESSENTIALS

SPECIAL GUEST INSTRUCTOR DREW HOFFMAN WILL BE TEACHING TRAUMA ESSENTIALS

PISTOL PT WILL BE HELD BEFORE CARBINE CLUB FROM 7:30-8:30 AM

Saturday morning at 9 AM: Drew Hoffman, former Williamson County Paramedic and Tac-Medic, will be running a trauma focused Carbine Club block. In this block, we’ll learn basic trauma management and interventions, as well as the equipment you should have on hand.

The Trauma Essentials course is designed as a rapid introduction to the practical applications and knowledge needed in stopping massive hemorrhages, the use of chest seal devices, and wound packing. From this course, medical novices and those wishing to refresh their techniques will improve their skills and readiness.

This course will give you the critical knowledge and hands-on experience in using your IFAK or medical kit equipment to stop bleeding and save lives.

Topics covered include:

• Crisis mindset and identifying massive hemorrhage.
• Using a CAT tourniquet on others.
• Using a CAT tourniquet on yourself.
• Wound packing
• Chest seal placement

Required Equipment:

Wear clothing appropriate for the student to receive CAT tourniquet placement on the upper arm and upper leg. We recommend a short-sleeved or long-sleeved top and either long pants or shorts with a 9″ inseam or greater. Skirts or dresses are not appropriate.

Course style is physical, highly interactive, and heavily based on skills application. The course will require hands-on student participation to better train motor skills pertinent to medical aid. The ability of the student to achieve competence in tourniquet application on themselves requires practice under the supervision of an instructor. The proper placement of a CAT tourniquet is uncomfortable but will not cause any injury to the student.