Trauma First Aid empowers LGBTQ+ individuals and allies to become first responders for their chosen families and communities. You’ll learn how to assess injuries and provide critical care in those first vital minutes — when every second counts. From treating life-threatening bleeding and shock to managing chest trauma, broken bones, and more, this course gives you the knowledge and confidence to save lives and protect the people you care about most. Because in our community, we take care of each other — and being prepared is an act of love and resistance.

This class is a judgment-free, inclusive space where everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and affirmed. Discriminatory, defamatory, or harassing language or behavior of any kind will not be tolerated. Any student who violates this policy will be asked to leave immediately without a refund. We’re here to build skills and confidence together — with respect for all identities and lived experiences.

Lessons:

Patient Assessment
- Traumatic Emergencies
- Medical Emergencies
- Building Your Own First-Aid Kit

Skills you will learn:

- Tourniquet and compression bandage application
- Wound packing
- How to splint breaks, strains and sprains
- CPR
- AED application
- Mass casualty triage

This course is designed to teach lifesaving trauma care skills that anyone can use — no medical background required. Whether you carry a firearm, work in a public-facing role, or just want to be ready to protect your loved ones and chosen family, Trauma First Aid Fundamentals empowers you to become a calm, competent first responder when it matters most.

What to bring

Pen and notepad (not required, but recommended)
Lunch and non-alcoholic beverages
Comfortable clothing that you can easily move in

What we provide

Medical training aids - bandages, tourniquets, etc
Water

There is no set cost to attend this course, as we believe that no one should be denied life-saving education due to financial reasons. However, we appreciate donations in order to cover the costs of continuing future course offerings.