Day 1 Boot Camp

Homework Prior to Day 1:

1. Taking a good history:
   1. EMS based website that gives general understanding of obtaining a good history
2. TCCC Videos (review where weak):
   1. Deployed Medicine Site with TCCC Skills videos
3. Starting IVs:
   1. Video 1:
   2. Video 2:
   3. Video 3:
4. Five Things Medics Wish Every Soldier Knew
   1. 5 minute video – useful for review
5. Pelvic Binder Use:
   1. Video 1:
6. Conduct your own search on YouTube about packing an aid bag for tips/strategies

DAY 1

1. 0900: SOAP Notes/ SAMPLE/OPQRST Class
   1. Self Study Page
2. 0930: SAMPLE/OPQRST Practical Examples with Sr. Leader Using a Whiteboard
3. 10:00 TCCC
   1. PowerPoint Link:
4. 11:00: Initiate/Practice IVs on each other
5. 12:00 Lunch
6. 13:30 9 Line Class (self taught by a Medic)
   1. 9 Line Medevac and MIST report card pdf
   2. 9 Line Medevac Training Video
7. 14:00 Aid Station Operations
   1. 68W School House PPT
8. 15:00 Trauma Lane 1
   1. Set up a Trauma Skills lane using one mannequin
9. 16:00 “How to Pack an Aid Bag”
   1. Internally Taught By Senior Medic

Homework Prep for Next Day

This is a busy homework night! Prepare ahead of time or plan accordingly that it will take some time to work through.

1. Ankle Exam and Injuries
   1. Video 1:
   2. Video 2:
2. Knee Exam and Injuries
   1. Video 1:
3. Musculoskeletal Injuries (browse around as time and interest allows)
   1. Video 1:
4. Low Back Pain Red Flags
   1. Video 1:
5. Intramuscular Injections
   1. Video 1:
   2. Video 2:
   3. Video 3:
6. Physical Exam Skills
   1. Video 1:
   2. Video 2:
   3. Video 3:
7. Pharmacology basics:
   1. Read this and familiarize. The first half covers some basics.

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