Build on your foundational knowledge of tactical medicine and develop the skills to deliver life-saving care in hostile and dynamic environments. This intermediate course is designed for individuals with prior medical experience or completion of our Basic Tactical Medicine Course.
Course Overview
TacMed 2 focuses on rapid decision-making, threat awareness, and trauma management under stress, movement, and simulated threat conditions. You'll learn to identify, assess, and manage life-threatening injuries common to first responders, security professionals, and trained civilians. Instruction emphasizes operating under fire, casualty care during movement, and response to mass-casualty incidents.
Mission Focus
Our Intermediate Tactical Medicine course aims to reduce preventable death in high-threat environments by bridging the gap between military combat lifesaving skills and civilian EMS capabilities.
Training Blocks
Threat recognition and active threat considerations
Cover vs. concealment and movement to safety
Rapid trauma assessment under stress
Hemorrhage control and wound management
Airway and breathing control
Shock prevention and management
Pediatric trauma considerations
Triage and evacuation
Casualty movement: drags, carries, and team evacuation techniques
Training Methodology
Our expert instructors will guide you through hands-on drills, dry practice, role-playing, and scenario-based evolutions to ensure you're equipped to handle high-pressure situations.
Performance Objectives
Upon completing this course, you'll be able to:
Establish medical and tactical priorities in high-threat environments
Conduct rapid trauma assessments under stress
Perform self-aid and buddy-aid techniques
Control life-threatening hemorrhage
Manage airway and breathing
Apply effective wound care
Prevent and manage shock
Move and evacuate casualties under threat
Provide care to pediatric patients
Deliver care to yourself and others during stress-based scenarios
Prerequisites and Requirements
Prior medical experience or completion of our Basic Tactical Medicine Course is required
Weather-appropriate training clothing (old clothing recommended due to simulated blood exposure)
Packed lunch and water bottle
Notebook and pen
Physical Requirements
This course involves physically demanding tasks, including casualty movement, ground work, and sustained activity during scenario training. You must be in good physical condition and capable of lifting, dragging, and carrying weight under stress. If you have medical concerns, please consult your physician prior to enrollment.
Build on your foundational knowledge of tactical medicine and develop the skills to deliver life-saving care in hostile and dynamic environments. This intermediate course is designed for individuals with prior medical experience or completion of our Basic Tactical Medicine Course.
Course Overview
TacMed 2 focuses on rapid decision-making, threat awareness, and trauma management under stress, movement, and simulated threat conditions. You'll learn to identify, assess, and manage life-threatening injuries common to first responders, security professionals, and trained civilians. Instruction emphasizes operating under fire, casualty care during movement, and response to mass-casualty incidents.
Mission Focus
Our Intermediate Tactical Medicine course aims to reduce preventable death in high-threat environments by bridging the gap between military combat lifesaving skills and civilian EMS capabilities.
Training Blocks
Threat recognition and active threat considerations
Cover vs. concealment and movement to safety
Rapid trauma assessment under stress
Hemorrhage control and wound management
Airway and breathing control
Shock prevention and management
Pediatric trauma considerations
Triage and evacuation
Casualty movement: drags, carries, and team evacuation techniques
Training Methodology
Our expert instructors will guide you through hands-on drills, dry practice, role-playing, and scenario-based evolutions to ensure you're equipped to handle high-pressure situations.
Performance Objectives
Upon completing this course, you'll be able to:
Establish medical and tactical priorities in high-threat environments
Conduct rapid trauma assessments under stress
Perform self-aid and buddy-aid techniques
Control life-threatening hemorrhage
Manage airway and breathing
Apply effective wound care
Prevent and manage shock
Move and evacuate casualties under threat
Provide care to pediatric patients
Deliver care to yourself and others during stress-based scenarios
Prerequisites and Requirements
Prior medical experience or completion of our Basic Tactical Medicine Course is required
Weather-appropriate training clothing (old clothing recommended due to simulated blood exposure)
Packed lunch and water bottle
Notebook and pen
Physical Requirements
This course involves physically demanding tasks, including casualty movement, ground work, and sustained activity during scenario training. You must be in good physical condition and capable of lifting, dragging, and carrying weight under stress. If you have medical concerns, please consult your physician prior to enrollment.
Physically Demanding Elements: Please note that portions of this class may include physically demanding activities, such as lifting, moving, or working on the ground during hands-on scenarios. Participants should be in good physical health and prepared for the physical requirements of the training. If you have any health concerns, please consult your physician before enrolling.
We do not offer refunds for cancellations but we will offer to move your fee to a future course within 60 days.
