Trauma Basics Course
In critical moments, seconds count. This fast-paced, hands-on course equips everyday citizens, first responders, hunters, shooters, and outdoor enthusiasts with the lifesaving skills needed to control severe bleeding and manage basic trauma until professional help arrives.
Designed around the nationally recognized Stop the Bleed curriculum and enhanced with real-world tactical medicine principles, you’ll learn proven techniques that have saved countless lives in mass shootings, accidents, and remote environments.
What You’ll Learn
Rapid recognition of life-threatening external hemorrhage
Proper application of direct pressure, wound packing, and hemostatic agents
Correct selection and use of commercial and improvised tourniquets (with multiple practice stations)
Basic airway management and positioning for unconscious casualties
Treatment of tension pneumothorax using chest seals
Hypothermia prevention and shock recognition
How to build and carry an effective individual first-aid kit (IFAK) for home, range, or vehicle
Course Format
100% hands-on with high-fidelity mannequins, simulated wounds, and real medical gear
Small class size for personalized instruction and immediate feedback
No prior medical experience required—perfect for beginners and seasoned shooters alike
Details
Location: Element Training Complex, Holt, Florida
Duration: 8 hours (0900–1700, includes short breaks)
Gear Provided: All tourniquets, pressure dressings, chest seals, and training aids
What to Bring: Note-taking materials (provided) and weather-appropriate clothing; snacks, water, and any lunch items. 
Leave with a Stop the Bleed certificate, the confidence to act decisively in an emergency, and the knowledge that you can make a real difference when seconds matter most.
 
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Cancellations made 8 or more days prior to the course start date: Full refund (100%) minus any processing fees.
Cancellations made 4–7 days prior to the course start date: 75% refund.
Cancellations made less than 4 days (96 hours) prior to the course start date: 50% refund.
No-shows or cancellations on the day of the course: No refund.
All cancellations must be submitted via email to brianostos@floridawartribe.com
 
Refunds will be processed to the original payment method within 7–10 business days.
We understand life happens. If severe weather, illness, or other emergencies prevent attendance, please contact us as soon as possible—we’ll do our best to work with you (options may include transfer to a future class date when available).
Thank you for understanding that last-minute cancellations impact our ability to fill seats and cover fixed costs.