Combat Life Saver Course and Basic Wound Closure and Suturing Course
Saturday March 12, 2016 – 8:00 am – 5:00pm
Vinton Baptist Church Vinton, VA – Disciple Center
The Disciple Center is located @ the corner of Lee & Maple behind the church up the hill. Park in church lot towards Lee.
The class is limited to 75 attendees and you must RSVP with John Ratliff – Southwest Regional Coordinator – john_ratliff@comcast.net
We have about 13 spots still available.
PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION BELOW
What you will need in order to participate in the class.
Make copies of the following:
- Drags, Carries, and improvised litters
- CPT Skills Manual
- Causes of Death in the Battlefield
- Care Under Fire
- TCCC-Change-Prop-1301-TCCC-Card
All of these files are located under the “files” tab on the Southwest Virginia Oath Keepers Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/groups/986808334694343/
Down load from the internet
- The US Army First Aid Manual – https://www.marist.edu/studentlife/rotc/pdfs/FM%204-25.11%20First%20Aid.pdf
- The US Army Combat Life Saver Manual – http://www.me.ngb.army.mil/units/rti/resources/IS0871_Edition_C_ALMS.pdf
Purchase and bring the following:
- IFAK Kit
- Pigs Foot – Some grocery stores will carry them.
- Voodoo Tactical Minor Field Surgery Kit or a needle holder and forceps –
– I would suggest a Mayo or Webster needle holder and Adson forceps. - Skin Stapler – If you want to learn how to staple
- Extra suture –Indian Rock Tactical has graciously donated a box of suture, but you may want to bring your own.
– 3-0 Ethilon on a PS or FS type needle