Specialty Training

Baseline Trauma Medicine

The building blocks of good pre-hospital or pre-EMS care for everyday citizens.

From: $400
Dates: On request

About the course

The Baseline Trauma Medicine Course introduces the building blocks of good pre-hospital or pre-EMS care, providing everyday citizens with the skills needed to assess and intervene during emergencies. This civilian trauma training prepares students to care for loved ones or assist others in crisis with confidence and competence.

Beyond lifesaving techniques, this emergency medical training for civilians emphasizes the “why” behind each skill, ensuring a clear understanding of their importance and application. Taught by experienced medical professionals, this trauma first aid course is the perfect starting point for prepared individuals. All training aids are provided for practical, hands-on learning.

NoteThe Baseline course is a prerequisite for additional courses, as subsequent AHT Med courses will build upon the knowledge and skills obtained in this course.

What you’ll work on

This course covers

Scene safety assessment / hazard identification
Personal safety considerations
Medical equipment and gear selection
Basic trauma assessment skills
Bleeding control skills
Tourniquet application
Wound packing
Pressure dressing / direct pressure
Hemostatic agents
When to use each skill
Airway assessment and interventions
Airway opening / positioning
Obstruction clearing
NPA insertion
Rescue breathing techniques
Pocket mask
Barrier devices
Assessment
Pulse checks
Locations and indication
Treating for shock
Evacuation / exposure

What to bring

Minimum gear requirements

Your personal med kits / IFAKs for gear assessment (your gear will not be used unless you want to use it)
Note-taking gear

Provided by AHT

All training aids

Dates & booking

Upcoming classes

No public dates scheduled right now. Baseline Trauma Medicine can still be run privately for your group.

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AHT runs private classes for departments, teams and ranges.

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Small group or one-on-one, on your schedule.