The 2.5 hour Bleeding Control for the Injured (B-Con) course was developed by NAEMT's PHTLS Committee to increase collaboration between law enforcement, the fire service and EMS in responding to active shooter/IED/mass casualty events. B-Con is consistent with the recommendations of the Hartford Consensus on Improving Survival from Active Shooter Events. The Hartford Consensus recommends that an integrated active shooter response should include the critical actions contained in the acronym THREAT:
| 1. | Threat suppression |
| 2. | Haemorrhage control |
| 3. | Rapid Extrication to safety |
| 4. | Assessment by medical providers |
| 5. | Transport to definitive care |
The Hartford Consensus Group recommends that the response to a traumatic incident, whether involving an active shooter or some other cause of injury, in fact begins with bystander response. It is with this in mind that the B-Con course was developed and is now being offered.
At the completion of the course, participants will be able to:
| - | Explain the rationale for early use of a tourniquet for life-threatening extremity bleeding. |
| - | Demonstrate the appropriate application of a tourniquet to the arm and leg. |
| - | Describe the progressive strategy for controlling haemorrhage. |
| - | Describe appropriate airway control techniques and devices. |
| - | Demonstrate the correct application of a topical hemostatic dressing (combat gauze). |
Outcome: Certification from NAEMT
3 CPC Education Hours.
Course Fee: €30
How to apply: For further information please e-mail training@medicall.ie or phone (01) 4966933 - Option 2 or click on Book a Course.
