As a Range Officer, Range Safety Officer, or Instructor it is your responsibility to make sure that your attendees are protected from any hazards while in your class or participating in an event that you are running or involved with.

Knowing how to handle yourself in an emergency is important. A calm presence, resulting from the knowledge that you will gain, will help in a stressful situation.

Through live instruction and skill stations, you will become comfortable in applying First Aid treatment to a variety of injuries or conditions.

Subjects Covered

First Aid kit contents and suggestions

Recognizing and emergency and the initial actions needed

Assessing the nature of the injury

Cardiovascular Emergencies

Bleeding and other wounds

Treating for shock

Burns, Head, and spinal injuries

Chest and abdominal injuries

Bone, joint, and muscle injuries

Bites and stings

Heat and cold emergencies

Rescuing and moving victims safely

Firearms and general range safety rules refresher

Securing firearms and gear

Direction of bystanders to minimize panic and further hazards

RO/RSO/Instructor team responsibilities and coordination

Coordinating with the range/facility for first aid equipment, emergency procedures, and contact information

Contacting EMS - How, when, etc

Assessment, initial treatment, and stabilization of a victim

Hemorrhage (bleeding) control and dressings

Transport assessment

First Aid for the Range Safety Officer/Instructor