Medical training - good medical class around the Portland area

[robertvarner]

I'd go to the local EMS facility and ask what they carry for puncture and deep laceration wounds that a first responder would be okay to use until they got to the scene. Direct pressure with 4X4 pads, some cling, and adhesive tape was about all the supplies you found in squad trunk in the 60s & 70s. Maybe, a abdominal trauma pad that could be folded and used along with cling to form a cervical collar. Now, you'll need gloves and glasses for your own protection. Contact your local Red Cross for more info on needs and training in your area.

I just bought some Celox packages (infused gauze) for our church medical kits for that very reason. Jason at Northwest Medical helped me get all of the kits together with Celox.

He also trains the local schools in "Stop the Bleed". If interested contact him. See contact info in my previous comment to this thread.

 

[robertvarner]

This is what Northwest Health and Safety (Jason) helped us put together for our medical/trauma kits, based upon serving a group of people, if it becomes necessary.

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Qty Item
2 ea Paramedic Plus Trauma Bag (Blue, 13"x12"x8")
2 pk Smart Triage tags (10-pack)
1 pk Serial-numbered Zip Ties (comes in 100 ct pkg)
1 bx Nitrile gloves (comes in 100 ct box)
2 ea Penlight
2 ea Permanent markers
2 ea Notepad and pens
2 ea Tourniquet (CAT)
2 ea Heavy Duty Trauma Shears (NAR 7-1/2")
2 ea Infant BVM

2 ea Thomas Medical Pack (Orange, 12"x14"x5") *
4 ea Z-Fold bandage (infused) *
6 ea Emergency blankets *
2 ea Triangular Bandages *
1 ea Laerdal® Pocket Mask® *
1 ea Berman Airway Kit *
1 ea Plastic Bite Stick *
25 ea Flexible Fabric 1 inch Band-aids *
6 ea Surgipad Sterile Dressings (5 inch x 9 inch) *
2 ea Surgipad Sterile Dressings (8 inch x 10 inch) *
15 ea Steri-Pads (4 inch x 4 inch) *
20 ea Steri-Pads (3 inch x 3 inch) *
4 ro Rolls Sterile 4 inch Kling *
2 ro Rolls Sterile 6 inch Kling *
10 ea Cleansing Wipes *
1 ea Multi-Trauma Dressing *
1 ea Heavy Duty Medic Shears *
1 ea Disposable Arm Board (9 inch x 3 inch) *
1 ea Adult Sphygmomanometer *
1 ea Dual Head Stethoscope *
2 ea Adjustable Cervical Collars *

 

[Certaindeaf]

Looks better than a roll a duck tape and a quart a shine..

 

[DuneHopper]

Yep

I gotta tell you, they are better than nothing, but worse than pretty much everything else. It's mostly an old "wives" tale No pun intended.

I agree, but if that's all you have... my kits have all the reg stuff but is costly.
So in a pinch a sock will work lol.
Depends how deep a persons pockets are I guess. I have more then I will ever need.
Short of a zombie apocalypse

 

[BrianHillsboro]

Check out NWSDE, Alan does a fantastic class. About 6 hours, focuses on the MARCH fundamentals. They travel so find one in your area...they are top notch.

 

[Witsendidk]

Just checked red cross's website an a first aid class is $115 per person...

 

[medicman29]

Don't mean to hog the thread but also check out my new post on an outfit called Crisis Medicine. Can be pricey but it may be worth it.
Crisis Medicine -- Mike Shertz, MD/18D

I've been through Dr. Shertz 5 day TECC class. It was awesome.

 

[failsafe]

Dark Angel Medical does TCCC style classes for a whole weekend excursion up in Auburn every once in a while. It's like $400-$500 though. But looks fun. I got really interested in emergency medicine when I started getting into firearms as well. I ended up getting my EMT through a local school during a 12 week night class for about $1,200. Fell in love and I am currently in a Paramedic internship (much higher level of commitment, about 2 years and $15k).

Get a TQ, get a couple chest seals for your range kit. Get some gauze, some triangle bandages, some understanding of how to splint broken extremities. And a regular old first aid kit, bandaids and cold packs get used up more than anything else. The average person shouldn't need decompression needles, leatherman raptors, BVM's, and nasal airways. Watch some youtube videos and you're good ;D

Oh, and learn HIGH QUALIY CPR.

American Heart BLS courses are taught everywhere (check their website) and are around a hundred bucks. I put my son's babysitter through the AHA BLS course and Red Cross first aid. Worth every penny.