US Trauma Classes

NAEMT's Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) teaches EMS practitioners and other prehospital providers how to respond to and care for patients in a civilian tactical environment. It is designed to decrease preventable deaths in a tactical situation. The course presents the three phases of tactical care:

Direct Threat Care that is rendered while under attack or in adverse conditions.
Indirect Threat Care that is rendered while the threat has been suppressed, but may resurface at any point.
Evacuation Care that is rendered while the casualty is being evacuated from the incident site.
The 16-hour classroom course covers the following topics:

Hemorrhage control.
Surgical airway control and needle decompression.
Strategies for treating wounded responders in threatening environments.
Caring for pediatric patients.
Techniques for dragging and carrying victims to safety.
Audience:

Pre-Hospital Medical Providers, Law Enforcement Officers, Military Medics, Tactical Medics, Military Personnel, Tactical Medicine Educators and anyone with a direct need to obtain a TECC Provider certification.

Course Prerequisites:

General Knowledge of wounding and trauma.

Certification:

TECC Provider valid for 4 years

Course Length: 16 hours (Two Days)

Required Textbook PHTLS Text, 8th Edition.

CEU’s: 16 for the Basic or Advanced level provider.

Equipment Requirements: Rugged clothing, kneepads, wrap –around eye protection and gloves. Military, Law Enforcement and Security members can bring “full kit”, excluding firearms.

Clothes might become stained, ripped and or become unserviceable.

Students are encouraged to bring med kits/bags if they have them for show and tell & discussion.

DAY 1

The first day will be held at the following address:

8280 Utica Ave #160
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

Students should wear comfortable clothes (flip flops, shorts, tshirt etc) no live fire.

DAY 2

The second day will be held at the range, students should be wearing their range gear.

Lytle Creek Firing Range
1210 Lytle Creek
Lytle Creek, CA 92358
9517827438
https://goo.gl/maps/Rq3UoUpXsDU2
http://www.lytlecreekrange.com

*Bring spare clothing appropriate for the weather, including a hat, sunscreen, and bug repellent. Plan to bring lunch, snacks, and water (min 1 gallon per person) for the entire day. You may wish to bring pads such as knee pads, elbow pads, and gloves for day 2 operations.

Sign up at NAEMT.org to be put on the official roster: https://fms.naemt.org/fmi/webd/?homeurl=http://www.naemt.org#NAEMT_TC_MGR?script=WD_LoginStudentSelfWeb&param=TE-18-04668-03

Sign up here for course payment:http://www.spentbrasstraining.com/naemt-tecc/tactical-emergency-casualty-care

Instructor Bio:
Crecencio “VAL” Valenzuela is the founder of and current Lead instructor for Spent Brass Training Solutions, LLC. Val is currently a NAEMT Affiliate Faculty member, Course coordinator and Instructor for Tactical Combat Casualty care in California. As a former High Threat Security Contractor for an exceedingly reputable Private Security Company in Iraq, Val has provided Close Protection (CP) as a Personal Security Detail (PSD) member, and also the team medic as he holds a National Registry for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and U.S. Army Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC).
Val has been a Lead Tactics and Weapons instructor to not only other PSD teammates and teams, but to Expats and Third Country Nationals of the host country’s nation as well. A combat veteran with the U.S. Army Infantry (1st AD & 3rd ID), Chris served 5 and half years with multiple combat and NATO tours to include Macedonia, Kosovo and Iraq. While on active duty in the Infantry as a fire team leader, Val was a weapons and tactics instructor at the company level. Val also has time spent as a civilian military weapons and tactics based instructor for Federal, State and Local entities. Current Staff Instructor for Suarez International inc, Affiliate Staff instructor for Phokus Research Group and ZERT.

Val’s firearms certifications include:

·National Rifle Association (NRA) Law Enforcement Handgun & Shotgun
·Department of State Basic Field Firearms Officers Course (BFFOC)
·United States Navy Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor (SAMI)
·Suarez Combat Arms Instructor School

Val’s other certifications include:

·Department of State for World Wide Personal Protective Services II (WWPPS)
·Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
·Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
·International Trauma Life Support (ITLS)
·US Army Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)
·NAEMT Affiliate Faculty – Tactical Combat Casualty Care
·NAEMT TCCC/TECC – Instructor
·Combat Life Saver (CLS)

This introductory emergency medical course is intended for individuals without prior medical experience to treat wounds that are common in defensive encounters. Through both lecture and scenario-based training, students will gain the knowledge and confidence to be able to react to, assess, and treat gun shot wounds, stabbing, and other life threatening injuries.

During this class we will introduce and explore:

• Physiological Response to Combat & Stress

• Basic Anatomy and Location of Major Arteries

• Identifying and Treating the Different Types of Bleeding

• Moving an injured body with Litter, Drags and Carries

• Treating a Compromised Airway

• Treating Gun Shot and Knife Wounds

• Hemostatic Agents and Wound packing

• Constructing your Personal IFAK (Individual First Aid Kit)


Upon completion of the course participants will:

• Understand the immediate steps for hemorrhage control

• Demonstrate the appropriate application of a tourniquet to the arm and leg.

• Describe the progressive strategy for controlling hemorrhage.

• Describe appropriate airway control techniques and devices.

• Demonstrate the correct application of a topical hemostatic dressing (combat

gauze).

• Recognize the tactically relevant indicators of shock.

Recomended:
Note taking material
water and sac lunch

Course Cost $175

Course date: Jan 13, 0900-1600
Location: 1876 Hartog Dr, San Jose, CA 95131-2203, United States

Attendance: Sign through Spentbrasstraining.com or through Business Facebook page under events!

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http://www.spentbrasstraining.com/medics/first-responder-course

Instructor Bio:
Crecencio “VAL” Valenzuela is the founder of and current Lead instructor for Spent Brass Training Solutions, LLC. Val is currently a NAEMT Affiliate Faculty member, Course coordinator and Instructor for Tactical Combat Casualty care in California. As a former High Threat Security Contractor for an exceedingly reputable Private Security Company in Iraq, Val has provided Close Protection (CP) as a Personal Security Detail (PSD) member, and also the team medic as he holds a National Registry for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and U.S. Army Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC).
Val has been a Lead Tactics and Weapons instructor to not only other PSD teammates and teams, but to Expats and Third Country Nationals of the host country’s nation as well. A combat veteran with the U.S. Army Infantry (1st AD & 3rd ID), Chris served 5 and half years with multiple combat and NATO tours to include Macedonia, Kosovo and Iraq. While on active duty in the Infantry as a fire team leader, Val was a weapons and tactics instructor at the company level. Val also has time spent as a civilian military weapons and tactics based instructor for Federal, State and Local entities. Current Staff Instructor for Covered6 and Suarez International inc, Affiliate Staff instructor for Phokus Research Group and ZERT.

Val’s firearms certifications include:

·National Rifle Association (NRA) Law Enforcement Handgun & Shotgun
·Department of State Basic Field Firearms Officers Course (BFFOC)
·United States Navy Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor (SAMI)
·Suarez Combat Arms Instructor School

Val’s other certifications include:

·Department of State for World Wide Personal Protective Services II (WWPPS)
·Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
·Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
·International Trauma Life Support (ITLS)
·US Army Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)
·NAEMT Affiliate Faculty – Tactical Combat Casualty Care
·NAEMT TCCC/TECC – Instructor
·Combat Life Saver (CLS)

TACTICAL FIRST RESPONDER COURSE

This introductory course has been designed and intended for any individual with basic medical knowledge and skills to treat wounds that are common in defensive encounters and other emergency situations. Through both Lecture and scenario-based training, students will gain the confidence to be able to react to, assess, and treat a variety of injuries.
What You Will Learn
•   Combat Mindset
•   Physiological Response to Combat
•   Preventing and Treating Common and Non-Combat Related Injuries
•   Litter, Drags and Carries
•   Basic Anatomy and Location of Major Arteries
•   Identifying and Treating the Different Types of Bleeding
•   Identifying and Immobilizing Broken Limbs
•   SCAB and Treating Compromised Airway
•   Treating Gun Shot and Knife Wounds
•   Improvised Treatment Methods
•   Constructing your Personal IFAK
* Block of instruction on the Rescue task Force Concept
*Block of instruction on Tactics with an emphasis on Basic Close Quarter Battle


 Upon completion of the course participants will:
 
•   Understand the rationale for immediate steps for hemorrhage control (including external hemorrhage control, direct pressure and wound packing, early use of tourniquet for severe hemorrhage, internal hemorrhage control by rapid evacuation, and transportation to major hospital/trauma center.
•   Demonstrate the appropriate application of a tourniquet to the arm and leg.
•   Describe the progressive strategy for controlling hemorrhage.
•   Describe appropriate airway control techniques and devices.
•   Demonstrate the correct application of a topical hemostatic dressing (combat gauze).
•   Recognize the tactically relevant indicators of shock.
 
Skills Stations:
1. Hemorrhage Control:
a. Apply Tourniquet
b. Apply Direct Pressure
c. Apply Pressure Dressing
d. Apply Wound Packing
e. Apply Hemostatic Agent
 
2. Airway:
a. Apply Manual Maneuvers (chin lift, jaw thrust, recovery position)
b. Insert Nasal pharyngeal airway
 
3. Breathing:
a. Application of effective occlusive chest seal
b. Apply Occlusive Dressing
c. Application of Improvised Occlusive chest seal
 
5. Wound management:
a. Apply Eye Shield
b. Apply Dressing for evisceration
c. Apply Extremity Splint
d. Apply Sling and Swath
e. Initiate Basic Burn Treatment

 
6. Prepare Casualty for Evacuation:
a. Move Casualty (drags, carries, lifts)
b. Secure casualty to litter

7. Scenarios:
a. To be determined upon course location & available assets

Course Cost: $400 per student
Course Duration: 2 days
Course Date: Nov 4-5, 0800 - 1700
Course Location: Lytle Creek Firing Range, 1210 Lytle Creek rd, Lytle Creek, CA
Attendance: Send email to Spentbrasstrainingsolutions@gmail.com
You will receive a PayPal invoice, Once paid you will have a spot reserved for the course.

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Instructor Bio:
Crecencio “VAL” Valenzuela is the founder of and current Lead instructor for Spent Brass Training Solutions, LLC. Val is currently a NAEMT Affiliate Faculty member, Course coordinator and Instructor for Tactical Combat Casualty care in California. As a former High Threat Security Contractor for an exceedingly reputable Private Security Company in Iraq, Val has provided Close Protection (CP) as a Personal Security Detail (PSD) member, and also the team medic as he holds a National Registry for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and U.S. Army Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC).
Val has been a Lead Tactics and Weapons instructor to not only other PSD teammates and teams, but to Expats and Third Country Nationals of the host country’s nation as well. A combat veteran with the U.S. Army Infantry (1st AD & 3rd ID), Chris served 5 and half years with multiple combat and NATO tours to include Macedonia, Kosovo and Iraq. While on active duty in the Infantry as a fire team leader, Val was a weapons and tactics instructor at the company level. Val also has time spent as a civilian military weapons and tactics based instructor for Federal, State and Local entities. Current Staff Instructor for Covered6 and Suarez International inc, Affiliate Staff instructor for Phokus Research Group and ZERT.

Val’s firearms certifications include:

·National Rifle Association (NRA) Law Enforcement Handgun & Shotgun
·Department of State Basic Field Firearms Officers Course (BFFOC)
·United States Navy Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor (SAMI)
·Suarez Combat Arms Instructor School

Val’s other certifications include:

·Department of State for World Wide Personal Protective Services II (WWPPS)
·Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
·Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
·International Trauma Life Support (ITLS)
·US Army Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)
·NAEMT Affiliate Faculty – Tactical Combat Casualty Care
·NAEMT TCCC/TECC – Instructor
·Combat Life Saver (CLS)