Austere Medicine for Law Enforcement Officers

Course Description: This course equips law enforcement officers with the essential medical knowledge and skills required to provide life-saving care in austere, remote, or prolonged field environments where traditional EMS support may be delayed or unavailable. Built on Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) guidelines and adapted for the law enforcement mission set, the training emphasizes practical interventions that sustain life until evacuation or higher-level care becomes available.

Participants will develop a thorough understanding of the phases of care under tactical and austere conditions, including hemorrhage control, airway and breathing management, circulation support, and prevention of hypothermia and shock. The course highlights the unique challenges of prolonged field care, such as resource limitations, improvisation, and extended casualty monitoring. Officers will gain hands-on experience in applying medical skills in realistic, high-stress scenarios that mirror operational environments.

Upon completion, participants will be prepared to integrate austere medicine principles into their daily law enforcement operations, enhancing survivability for both officers and civilians during critical incidents where immediate evacuation is not possible.

Target Audience: Law Enforcement Officers and other First Responders.

Prerequisites: EMT-B, or have attended WRCTC Enhanced Tactical Medicine, or similar course.

Course Standards: Students will be expected to attend class and participate in small group conversations and practical exercises. Students are encouraged to take notes during class.

Course Length:     

Training Day(s): 3

Academic Hours: 24