An Introduction to Tactical Emergency Medicine Support Course I.T.E.M.S
Next Course: 24th-25th August 2008
Course Aim
To introduce pre-hospital healthcare professionals to the concepts, differences, modalities and provision of tactical medicine in the civilian environment.
This is achieved with a core structure of theoretical and practical sessions approached with demonstrations, small group work and 'master-class' type teaching.
It is suitable for those professionals who have a need for or wish to learn more about the provision of tactical medicine.
The course is 'introductory' and is delivered by NHS paramedics, Police (firearms) HPC registered paramedics, Doctors and firearms officers. A CPD certificate will be issued to those completing both days.
Course Provider:
- Pre-Hospital Care UK - Dr. Nic Sparrow MBBS BSc MRCGP
Course Director:
- Dr Aaron Pennell MBBS MSc
Course Faculty / Instructors include:-
- PS Andrew Ford - Paramedic, Firearms Tactical Advisor, Marine Specialist
- PC Matthew Clark - Paramedic, Tactical Firearms Group
- PC Richard Melton - Paramedic, Tactical Firearms Group
- PC Andy Hazel - Firearms Advanced Medic, Tactical Firearms Group
- Ps Sam Smith - Firearms Advanced Medic, Officer in Charge of Medical Training
- Ps Jerry Parker - Firearms Advanced Medic, Special Operations CBRN Trainer
- Pc Aaron Connelly - Firarms Advanced Medic, Special Operations CBRN Trainer
- Pc Dawn Smith - Marine Unit
- PC Matt Geldart - Tactical Firearms Group
- Gareth Boynton East of England Ambulance Service CBRN Trainer
- Stephen Hines - Paramedic, London Ambulance Service
Other police officers / advanced medics from CBRN / Firearms and Road Policing are also involved in the course delivery.
Course Venue
Police Headquarters, Kingston Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex
All of the instructors donated their time for free. Any profit made will go to equiping the first paediatric care transfer ambulance in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Our aim is to buy the necessary equipment and ship it to the hospital and then to provide training for the staff on this new equipment and transfer of the critically ill.
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