The one day program gave me a through grounding in newly gained skills, not only the theory but more importantly the practical elements of gun shots and blast injuries.

First Aid for the Security Services

This course is aimed at the security services and organisations offering close protection training. This is a bespoke course which can be tailored to our delegates needs.

This course is a one day program equipping you the candidate with the skills to deal with major and minor emergencies. It will give you the confidence to prioritise casualties and administer the relevant treatment for gunshot and blast injuries as well as associated trauma with those types of injury.

Course Content

Dealing with emergency situations
Casualty communication
Contacting emergency rescue services
Gunshot and ballistic injuries/ blast injuriesThe initial assessment
Assessing for danger
Response checks
Calling for help
The management of the airway
Checking for breathing

Secondary assessment, dealing with an unconscious casualty

Body checks
Recovery position
Cardiac conditions due to trauma
Cardio pulmonary resuscitation
including the use of suction aids
The self help drill
Choking protocols

Transportation of casualties

Log roll and blanket lifts
Improvised stretchers
Methods of carriage

Practical Scenario Training

You will work leading a group. This allows you to enhance your leadership qualities and group management; you will learn how to prioritise which casualty needs what treatment and how to protect the remainder of your group, an excellent training medium.

Assessment

All candidates will be assessed through ongoing observation throughout the training days.

This course builds on candidate’s previous experience giving them the confidence and practical knowledge to be able to deal with potentially dangerous situations.