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<blockquote data-quote="wawazat" data-source="post: 3792513" data-attributes="member: 35603"><p>I think there is potentially a misunderstanding on how much training goes into a Stop the Bleed level of competency. I am also not a first responder of any type, but when I go out to the oil patch, I carry a pack with hemostatic gauze, 2 tourniquets, bandage, and a couple of SAM splints. I carry the same in my truck, when I go hunting, going to the gun range, etc. It took 15-16 hours of training one weekend to get a solid 90% competency in keeping someone alive until the real guys show up. I make it a point to run through the mnemonics provided in class every time I pick up my bag to go somewhere and it will require a refresher probably every couple of years to stay current and comfortable. My teenage son also went through the same training and gets pop quizzes on the mnemonics as well.</p><p></p><p>We don't need EMT level training to have a great set of skills to greatly increase someone's odds of survival. I would also argue that thinking this training is something we only do if we work in a school, gun range, or have certain hobbies is very inaccurate. The odds of us being in a scenario where we need a tourniquet, wound packing, or even just basic first aid is MUCH larger than us needing to draw our firearm. Trimming trees, working on an elevated surface, or just driving to work surrounds us with objects and scenarios that could end with a trauma kit being incredibly useful.</p><p></p><p>Just to be clear, though I am sure there are some bum educators out there, I would have a hard time believing they are numerous. Teaching is a passion career like nursing, LEO, EMTs, and firefighters. Most people jump into these types of careers because they like what it provides for our society. Superintendents and the bureaucracy of our education system seem to really kill the effectiveness of each dollar in the budget though.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="wawazat, post: 3792513, member: 35603"] I think there is potentially a misunderstanding on how much training goes into a Stop the Bleed level of competency. I am also not a first responder of any type, but when I go out to the oil patch, I carry a pack with hemostatic gauze, 2 tourniquets, bandage, and a couple of SAM splints. I carry the same in my truck, when I go hunting, going to the gun range, etc. It took 15-16 hours of training one weekend to get a solid 90% competency in keeping someone alive until the real guys show up. I make it a point to run through the mnemonics provided in class every time I pick up my bag to go somewhere and it will require a refresher probably every couple of years to stay current and comfortable. My teenage son also went through the same training and gets pop quizzes on the mnemonics as well. We don't need EMT level training to have a great set of skills to greatly increase someone's odds of survival. I would also argue that thinking this training is something we only do if we work in a school, gun range, or have certain hobbies is very inaccurate. The odds of us being in a scenario where we need a tourniquet, wound packing, or even just basic first aid is MUCH larger than us needing to draw our firearm. Trimming trees, working on an elevated surface, or just driving to work surrounds us with objects and scenarios that could end with a trauma kit being incredibly useful. Just to be clear, though I am sure there are some bum educators out there, I would have a hard time believing they are numerous. Teaching is a passion career like nursing, LEO, EMTs, and firefighters. Most people jump into these types of careers because they like what it provides for our society. Superintendents and the bureaucracy of our education system seem to really kill the effectiveness of each dollar in the budget though. [/QUOTE]
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