CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan – Afghan National Army soldiers participated in the hands-on portion of an intravenous stick lab during a medical course at the Joint Security Academy Southwest here, Jan. 10.
During the practical application, students performed all the steps of administering an IV they had learned the previous day. Throughout the course the soldiers will learn and implement skills that will lead them to becoming combat medics.
“It’s important that they learn this skill set so that they can be an independent Army,” said Petty Officer 2nd Class John Noble, 26, from Redlands, Calif., a hospital corpsman at JSAS and an instructor for the medical course.
Noble said that having the soldiers complete this course will help because their fellow soldiers will be able to rely on them in combat operations.
“We can use the lessons we learn to help treat wounded soldiers in combat,” said Islamudin, 27, from Takhar province, a medical sergeant in the 1st Kandak, 1st Brigade 215th Corps.
Noble said that there are some challenges to teaching such a diverse group of students such as the language barrier and different customs and cultures. However, he said that the students are doing a great job adjusting to the schedule and the classroom environment.
“I think that they’re really enjoying learning the new procedures and techniques,” said Noble. “Every time we go to do practical labs they get really excited.”
“We are soldiers and we have to study these lessons so that in combat we are able to treat and take care of our wounded brothers,” said Islamudin.
Date Taken: | 01.11.2011 |
Date Posted: | 01.11.2011 11:12 |
Story ID: | 63359 |
Location: | CAMP LEATHERNECK, AF |
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