Basic Combat Lifesaver 2

Building on Your Trauma Care Skills

Asymmetric Solutions’ Basic Combat Lifesaver 2 (BCLS 2) course is the next step in mastering life-saving techniques for both military and civilian environments. Building upon the knowledge gained in Basic Combat Lifesaver 1 (BCLS 1), this course further develops the skills necessary to manage trauma situations in increasingly complex and high-stress environments. Designed for both military and civilian first responders, BCLS 2 enhances your ability to assess, manage, and treat injuries in combat and tactical scenarios, ultimately improving your preparedness for real-world emergency situations.

Course Overview

In this 8-hour course, you’ll take your trauma care skills to the next level, moving from classroom learning to scenario-based field applications. The course teaches trauma care across three phases of care: Care Under Fire, Tactical Field Care, and Tactical Evacuation Care. The course is practical and hands-on, allowing participants to integrate learned techniques while operating in stressful, real-world scenarios.

Key Course Components

Scenario-Based Application

• Simulated Trauma Scenarios: Focus on applying trauma care in high-stress, real-world environments, such as an active shooter or battlefield situation.
• Role of First Responder: Students will take the role of a first responder, practicing how to assess and treat injuries without initial external medical support.
• Moulage and Simulated Injuries: The use of moulage (simulated injuries), and role players with simulated casualties will help students practice responding to injuries in a realistic manner.

Advanced Trauma Care Techniques

• Trauma Triage and Prioritization: Learn to assess and prioritize care for multiple casualties, using a methodical approach to maximize the chances of survival.
• Penetrating Chest Trauma Management: Build on BCLS 1 skills for managing chest wounds and trauma through advanced techniques like needle decompression.
• Tourniquet and Bleeding Control: Master bleeding control techniques, including effective tourniquet application and improvisation for severe extremity hemorrhage.

Tactical Considerations

• Stress Management and Decision Making: Gain skills for coping with high-stress situations and making decisions quickly under pressure.
• Environmental Stressors: Train with distractions such as smoke, noise, and movement to simulate real-life conditions.
• Handling Casualties in Varying Environments: Experience different environmental conditions (e.g., urban, field, and confined spaces) to improve decision-making and adaptability.

Focus on Real-World Application

• Interactive Training with Realistic Conditions: The second day of the course is dedicated to interactive, hands-on training that applies your skills to real-world scenarios.
• Simulated Casualties and Environmental Stress: Experience how your body reacts under stress through simulated casualties, distractions, and environmental conditions like smoke and noise.

What You Will Learn

• Proper Triage and Care Under Fire: How to assess the wounded and provide initial care in combat situations.
• Advanced Trauma Management: Deepen your understanding of trauma and care for head, chest, and abdominal injuries.
• Situational Awareness and Decision Making: Practice reacting effectively to injuries while dealing with high-stress situations.

Prerequisites

• Basic Combat Lifesaver 1 (BCLS 1) 

Why Choose This Course?

The Basic Combat Lifesaver 2 course is designed to further enhance your life-saving skills and knowledge, providing you with the tools to manage trauma in complex, real-world situations. Whether you’re a military medic, law enforcement officer, or civilian responder, this course offers invaluable skills that could save lives in high-stress, high-risk environments.

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