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Emergency Medical Response

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Capacity: 8 - Available: 3
Date: Friday, January 15, 2027
Registration Deadline: Friday, January 1, 2027
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Instructor Location:
Stephenson County Courthouse
15 N. Galena Ave

Freeport, IL
Instructor: Lt. Mike Backus

Members' Fee: $0
Sworn Non-Members' Fee: $0
Non-Members' Fee: $0
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PURPOSE OF COURSE:
This 3-hour training program has been designed to provide

students with the tools needed to recognize and properly treat wounds in the field.

COURSE OVERVIEW: Students will receive in-depth instruction on the preparation and
application of basic and advanced trauma care. The training will provide students with the skills
and knowledge to treat and survive traumatic injuries which will include but are not limited to:
the use of tourniquets, packing/wrapping wounds applying chest seals and Administering
Narcan.

COURSE GOALS: The goals of this course are as follows:
I. Students will be able to recognize the signs and symptoms associated with
life-threatening injuries and be able to apply the appropriate care and / or communicate
the injury to paramedics in order to provide the appropriate care.
2. Students will understand the proper use and limitations of applying tourniquets, wound
packing, pressure dressings, chest seals and Narcan.

METHODS OF INSTRUCTION: This course is conducted using the following methods of
instruction:
• Physical demonstration of the proper technique to be used when applying tourniquets,
packing wounds, applying pressure dressings, chest seals and use ofNarcan.
• Hands on practice completed by the students
• In-class scenario-based exercises