Event Title:
Basic Tactical Medical Instructor Training Program (G_XP_BTMITP-2507ASLTD)

Dates and Times:
April 30, 2025 to May 2, 2025

Location:
Saint Albans, WV

Tuition:
No cost for State, Local, Tribal Tuition
$381.00 for Federal Tuition

Course Description:
The Basic Tactical Medical Instructor Training Program (BTMITP) is an intensive three-day course designed to train law enforcement officers in Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), a critical skill set for managing life-threatening injuries in high-threat environments. This program combines lectures, lab work, and practical skills practice, focusing on treating severe injuries with limited equipment and support. It adheres to the DHS Care Under Fire Education Standards and equips participants to deliver basic, civilianized TCCC life-saving skills.

Course Highlights:

• TCCC and Tactical Medical Overview: Understanding and applying tactical medical care principles in hostile scenarios to save lives.
• Instructor Training: Equip participants to train others in TCCC techniques, enhancing departmental readiness and individual officer capabilities.
• Practical Application: Hands-on practice with tourniquets, hemostatic agents, and pressure bandages in simulated austere environments.

Who Should Attend:
This course is intended for:

• Sworn law enforcement officers/agents with arrest authority
• Officers seeking to enhance their tactical medical skills and instructor capabilities
• Participants must be U.S. citizens and authorized to attend training in support of their official duties.

Physical Requirements:
Participants should be prepared for physically demanding activities and must be able to crawl, kneel, and bend over. The training involves practical exercises that may lead to clothing damage, so appropriate attire is required.

Attire and Equipment:

• Attire: Durable clothing appropriate for physical activity (e.g., BDU pants, t-shirts) and closed-toe shoes are mandatory.
• Equipment: Participants should bring a water bottle, sunscreen, insect repellent, long sleeve shirts, and duty leather/web gear.

Registration Information:
Federal law enforcement officers should register through their agency training coordinators. For other eligible participants, detailed registration procedures are available on the FLETC website.

Accommodation Assistance:
Need accommodation for our training events? Contact the Saint Albans Police Department for recommended lodging options and potential discounted rates to ensure a comfortable and affordable stay.

This course not only equips participants with the necessary tools to handle sensitive child death investigations but also emphasizes the importance of multi-agency collaboration and thorough investigative techniques.