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Re: DO YOU KNOW YOUR FIRST AID

Posted: March 22nd, 2020, 3:23 pm
by Tim McBride
Independence Training puts on a monthly free Stop the Bleed class at The Tactical Medic in Mesa on the first Saturday of the month. It costs a whole $1 to reserve a seat using the Independence training website. I'd maybe wait till the whole Covid 19 thing clears over, as I'm not sure if Shawn has plans to have that many folks in the store this coming month.

Re: DO YOU KNOW YOUR FIRST AID

Posted: March 27th, 2020, 7:12 pm
by Dace
This is one of those things I am trying to get done during the slow down. Anyone know of a decent online course? I know its not the same as hands on.

Re: DO YOU KNOW YOUR FIRST AID

Posted: March 27th, 2020, 7:19 pm
by Tim McBride
Independence Training is still running classes even with the Coronoa thing.

Re: DO YOU KNOW YOUR FIRST AID

Posted: May 1st, 2024, 8:51 am
by Suck My Glock

Re: DO YOU KNOW YOUR FIRST AID

Posted: May 1st, 2024, 12:06 pm
by Matwell
Good Thread - I'm a 25 yr Flight RN/Medic pseudo retired now outside of Prescott. This past week I was at a steakhouse (true story) with 3 medics and a nurse. I straight up choked on a hunk of steak (pretty freaky) - couldn't have been at a better table!

Any training is better than none, basic life support / CPR/FBAO is priceless, Stop the Bleed, and anything else is worth a million bucks when the time comes. Go get trained! (and chew your food!)

Re: DO YOU KNOW YOUR FIRST AID

Posted: May 2nd, 2024, 7:15 pm
by rickynb_04
As a certified emt remember if its gushing apply pressure and if it sucks seal it off. Also don't take a tourniquet off tell your ready to deal with the issue you used it to stop.

Re: DO YOU KNOW YOUR FIRST AID

Posted: May 3rd, 2024, 10:07 am
by mtptwo
A tourniquet around the neck will solve most first aid issues.

Re: DO YOU KNOW YOUR FIRST AID

Posted: May 3rd, 2024, 11:18 am
by Miker12
FYI, there are some qualified trainers in CPR and first aid that would create a class tailored to your needs with national certifications (usually a little bit more $).

As an emergency services paramedic and instructor in everything first responder, the biggest issue I am encountering is the cost of the books and materials.

I live part-time in the prescott area as well as north scottsdale. Be happy to help with any further guidance.

Re: DO YOU KNOW YOUR FIRST AID

Posted: May 3rd, 2024, 5:39 pm
by Pipedoc
Me and the ex took the stop the bleed class a few years ago and it was very good and informative

Re: DO YOU KNOW YOUR FIRST AID

Posted: May 4th, 2024, 7:19 am
by Cbvanb
If you’re really serious most community colleges offer an EMT class. It’s one semester, and for a couple hundred dollars you’re get a good bit of information.