Traumatic Injury Management Class

[Wikkie2204 0]

I own and operate a small training business, Alpha Omega Training Solutions, which primarily focuses on Fire and EMS training. I recently developed a course that combines my background in emergency services with my passion for firearms and want to tell you about it.

Management of Traumatic Injuries is built around the core of "what if" occurs on the firing range. Many shooters have realized that in this sport we can be injured, whether by an AD/ND, squib load causing a catastrophic failure in a weapon or a series of other issues. Yet most of the individuals that I have spoken to, either don't carry medical kits with them, or went out and purchased a kit but have no idea how to use it other than the standard "Well I watched a YouTube video on this once". I don't know about you, but I don't want someone doing a needle decompression of my chest if they've only ever watched a YouTube video. Want to learn how to use all of the stuff that you might be carrying but don't want to spend the money to buy it all again once you use it in training? Then come to the course and get hands on experience with it.

 

I am NOT selling first aid kits, there is a discussion on what should and shouldn't be in the kit, most of the commercially available devices will be demonstrated and allow students to have Hands On practice with them so they can decide what works best for them versus what XYZ company says is the best product.

 

We will be holding a class on June 5th from 1900-2300 hours in Piscataway. We are limiting the class size to 8 students in order to increase the hands on skills time. The class cost is $100. We will be covering items such as tourniquet use, both commercially available and create your own, managing a sucking chest wound and thoracic trauma (chest seals) hemostatic agents (Quick Clot, Celox, etc) and a series of other topics.

 

This course is based off of research, science, and field experience. The two instructors both come from strong EMS backgrounds and one is a combat medic with deployment experience.

 

Course completion certificates will be issued, however they do not constitute "certification" in any of the skills taught. Any questions, let me know.

 

If we end up with more than the 8 students, we can run another class on another night or even a weekend.

 

The class location will be the Piscataway Fire School, located at 171 Baekeland Ave. Piscataway. It is off of Rt. 287 and in an industrial park on the Middlesex, NJ border. It shows up in Google Maps for those of you using it.

 

 

1. checko

2. tzullo

3.njpilot?

4.redriver II

5.Damjan

6.CPRPE

7.Blake

8.Snook

[checko 180]

I'm in

[njpilot 671]

Interested.

[checko 180]

Is there anything you need or recommend us to bring other than note taking materials?

[RedRiverII 0]

I'm in.

[fishnut 2,358]

If you hold another class on a Friday or Saturday in the future I am very intrested

[Wikkie2204 0]

If you have a kit that you are carrying or thinking about carrying, bring it, and we will discuss the pros and cons of them. Some kits come packaged with stuff that you don't need but are sold with it to increase the perceived value of it.

 

fishnut- we can certainly find a Friday or a saturday to run this. If there's enough interest, get me some dates that work for you and we'll make it happen.

[checko 180]

I'll bring my main kit with me then and go from there.

[Damjan 73]

I m in.

[CPRPE 4]

I'm in.  Awesome.  I have been waiting for this to come together for years.  Thanks so much.  Payment at the class or prior to?

[Blake 50]

Im in.

[Wikkie2204 0]

Cash or check the day of is fine, check prior to the class is also fine. If you're paying by check, let me know and I will send you the mailing address.

 

Wow, this class filled up fast. We are looking at a Friday evening class, date is still fluid, once it's set in stone, I'll post it here as well.

 

If any of you are way south or north and want us to come to you, we can discuss that as an option as well. I don't mind having to travel within reason.

[Wikkie2204 0]

Second Course Offering:

 

Friday 6/27/2014 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM

 

Location: Piscataway Fire School, 171 Baekeland Avenue, Piscataway, NJ. GPS/Google Maps to Field Avenue, Piscataway, NJ 08854 (Field Avenue runs right through the academy property)

 

If you are interested, please specify which course you are requesting

1. fishnut

2. ataimwolswol

3. fishnut

4. fishnut

5. fishnut

6. david

7. theron

8. Old Glock Guy

[WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot 358]

Interested in joining for June 27th (Friday) course.  Thanks.

[Purple Patrick 638]

I'm one of the fishnut group

 

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[Wikkie2204 0]

Got it updated. 2 1 more spot in the Friday class. Friday's class is full.

 

If we need to do a weekend course (Saturday or Sunday) we can do that as well.

[Old Glock guy 1,127]

I'll take that last spot on 6/27.

[Wikkie2204 0]

Sounds good Frank.

[checko 180]

Haha. Hope you weren't worried about garnering enough interest in the class

[Wikkie2204 0]

With any new course, you're always worried about not being able to fill it. I'm sure there's more members that want to take it, but these two dates didn't work. If someone wants to step up and suggest three weekend dates, I'll check with my other instructor and we can probably make it happen.

[Dewhitewolf 8]

 

 

If any of you are way south or north and want us to come to you, we can discuss that as an option as well. I don't mind having to travel within reason.

I am "way north" of piscataway.  I'd like to know if you're hosting a course in the New Brunswick area as that's not too bad for me (I only mention that because it's listed on your profile). 

[checko 180]

I am "way north" of piscataway. I'd like to know if you're hosting a course in the New Brunswick area as that's not too bad for me (I only mention that because it's listed on your profile).

They're like right next to each other...

[Dewhitewolf 8]

Okay, I was mistaken about where Piscataway was.  For some reason I thought it was in South Jersey on the way to Atlantic City.  Sorry for the confusion.

[Wikkie2204 0]

Saturday June 21st, 2014

 

0930-1330                              

 

Location: Piscataway

 

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Thank you all for the continuing support.

[RedRiverII 0]

I'm in for June 5th, please pm me an address so I can send payment. I like to take care of things right away. Also, where is this class to be held? Thanks in advance for your consideration.

Alex

[Kimber45 3]

Also interested......

[Russell 3]

I'd be interested in June 21st if you do an afternoon session.

[Wikkie2204 0]

Got an opening in the June 5 class. If you are interested, either PM me, or post here.

 

There's still openings in the June 21 class, mornings or afternoons.

[Wikkie2204 0]

We're a week out of the first course, and ready to rock and roll.

 

If you haven't already done so, please visit the website: www.alphaomegatrainingsolutions.com and register online. I am using your information to set up the certificates and don't want to address them to your screen name.

 

If you have held multiple spots for people, you can either register them all or they can register themselves as long as I have their information.

 

Those of you registered for the 5th, see you in a week. Any questions, my email is on the website or PM's work.

[Blake 50]

Got an opening in the June 5 class. If you are interested, either PM me, or post here.

 

There's still openings in the June 21 class, mornings or afternoons.

 

Is the opening still available?  If so I my gf would be interested in coming along.