First Responder Defensive Concepts
Course Overview
A scalable and adaptable training program for medical providers, designed to enhance safety and patient management skills through comprehensive threat assessment an control strategies.
Delivery Options
- Full course with physical tactics
- Lecture-only module without physical component
- Customizable to organizational needs
Key Learning Objectives
- Identify early threat indicators through human behavior analysis
- Develop advanced situational awareness techniques
- Master de-escalation strategies
- Learn defensive tactics for patient control
- Minimize risk of injury to both provider and patient
Threat Recognition and De-escalation
- Human behavior pattern recognition
- Early warning signs of potential violence
- Communication strategies to reduce conflict
- Critical thinking in high-stress scenarios
Defensive Tactics
- Techniques for gaining and maintaining patient control
- Proportional force application
- "Back of the ambulance" control methods
- Using environmental resources as force multipliers
Facility Threat Assessment
- Building security vulnerability analysis
- Personnel screening and risk evaluation
- Threat identification in static environments
- Emergency response planning for institutional settings
Core Principle
A patient cannot receive effective medical care until they are under control. This course provides the skills to achieve safe, professional patient management.
TACMED Strategic Solutions
Core Skills Course
Course Instructors
Currently licensed paramedics with:
- 30+ years of combined 911 EMS experience
- Extensive tactical and austere environment expertise
- Active tactical and rescue medical backgrounds
- Current executive protection credentials
Course Overview
A comprehensive training program designed to equip civilians with critical skills for surviving and responding to violent encounters, mass casualty incidents, and high-stress emergency situations.
Course Objectives
- Develop tactical medical response skills
- Learn hemorrhage control techniques
- Understand trauma assessment and triage
- Master rapid extrication strategies
- Enhance situational awareness
Tactical Mindset and Threat Assessment
- Situational awareness
- Threat recognition
- Decision-making under stress
- Cover and concealment strategies
Trauma Care Fundamentals
- MARCH medical protocol
- Hemorrhage control
- Tourniquet application
- Wound packing techniques
- Basic airway management
Emergency Response Strategies
- Interactions with law enforcement
- Self-aid and casualty care
- Rapid trauma assessment
- Extrication techniques
- Carry and drag methods
Legal and Practical Considerations
- Use of force guidelines
- Carrying emergency medical equipment
- Stress management
- Continuing education recommendations
Target Audience
- Responsible citizens
- Personal safety advocates
- First responders
- Emergency preparedness enthusiasts