DESCRIPTION: This 24-hour course teaches law enforcement the basics of emergency medical skills in high-risk environments. Peace Officers will develop and apply life-saving strategies while employing law enforcement principles to deliver on-scene emergency medical care. Students will participate in multiple practical applications and scenario-based training exercises utilizing proven protocols and standards developed by the Committee on Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (C-TECC). This course is approved for 24 EMS Continuing Education Units for students with EMT or Paramedic licenses.  This is also a California Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) approved Tactical Lifesaver course.  Students will learn:

• Hemorrhage Control: Tourniquet application, pressure dressings, and hemostatic agents
• Basic Airway Management: Casualty positioning, use of NPA, and various chest seals
• Casualty Movement: Officer down rescues in various conditions, remote casualty assessments

These crucial skills can be applied in the direct threat, indirect threat, and evacuation phases of care.  Students will participatein scenarios using marking cartridges on day three.  Please refer the required equipment listed below.

INSTRUCTORS: Scott Sylvester is a Sergeant with the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office with over 23 years of experience.  He is an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and has been a lead instructor with Law Enforcement Casualty Care since 2015. 

PREREQUISITES: Must be a full-time/reserve peace officer. All students who are not members of the Alameda County Sheriff's Office must sign a liability waiver.

PRESENTATIONS DATES, HOURS: This is a 24-hour course that starts at 0800 each day.

CERTIFICATION: POST course certification number 1010-21786, Plan: IV

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: Students will need the following equipment: Utility/BDU-type uniform with a long sleeve shirt, boots, duty belt/load bearing equipment, handheld flashlight, body armor/tactical vest, and wrap-around eye protection, and if the student desires personal groin protection, for use in marking cartridge scenarios. Students should bring IFAK or medical equipment they are issued or utilize. No blue jeans/denim pants, or red hats allowed. A hydration system, knee and elbow pads, and sunscreen are highly recommended. It is also recommended that students bring any specialized equipment they use in the execution of their duties. No firearms are needed for this course.

RESERVATIONS: This course is limited to 24 students and reservations will be made on a first come, first served basis. Use the "Register for Class" link to submit reservations on-line. If you need information please call (925) 551-6970.

CANCELLING REGISTRATION:  To cancel a registration for a course, please notify the Regional Training Center via e-mail or phone. E-mail cancellations can be directed to rtcinfo@sheriffacademy.com and phone cancellations to (925) 551-6970. In all cases, course cancellations less than 5 business days' prior to class start date, may be subject to a course cancellation fee equal to 50% of the course tuition. Students who fail to attend the course without cancelling prior to the start of the course (No Show) will be charged the full course tuition.