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FORT DOUGLAS, Utah – Soldiers of the 191st Combat Sustainment Support Battalion attended a five-day Combat Lifesaver Course instructed by medics of the 96th Sustainment Brigade, March 12-16.
“The purpose of the Combat Lifesaver class is to train soldiers to render first aid quickly and effectively during combat situations,” said Spc. Logan M. Kupitz, a healthcare specialist and Combat Lifesaver instructor for the 96th Sustainment Brigade, resident of West Jordan, Utah. “Keeping a level head and maximizing on the precious first few minutes on a fallen comrade can help save lives on a battlefield.”
Throughout the 40-hour course, 16 soldiers studied situational awareness, the evaluation of a casualty, opening and management of the airway, treating of wounds, treating for shock, intravenous therapy, and calling for a medical evacuation.
Through several hands-on practical exercises, the students demonstrated their new skills on each other. On the final day, they were given a written exam followed by a lane exercises.
“We have been running the course this way since our deployment to Iraq back in October, 2009,” said Jake P. Hardee, a healthcare specialist and Combat Lifesaver instructor for the 96th Sustainment Brigade, resident of Salt Lake City, Utah. “We take that average soldier with little or no previous medical training, and instruct them so they know how to utilize everything they have in their CLS bag and help save lives.”
“I am really enjoying this class,” said Pfc. Nicolas A. Downs, a signal system support specialist with the 191st CSSB, resident of Salt Lake City, Utah.” It’s actually fun and informative. I understand how to properly access someone who is injured and I feel very confident I can fulfill the role as combat lifesaver.”
To help teach the course, Graham utilized material from the Army Medical Department, clips from iconic movies such as ‘Full Metal Jacket,’ and even photographs of accident scenes that he had witnessed during nine years as a civilian paramedic for Salt Lake County, Utah.
“I use these visual examples,” said Spc. Christopher Graham, a healthcare specialist and Combat Lifesaver instructor for the 96th Sustainment Brigade, resident of Pleasant Grove, Utah. “because it helps keep everyone attention and actively participating.”
| Date Taken: | 03.16.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 03.23.2012 17:01 |
| Story ID: | 85722 |
| Location: | SALT LAKE CITY, UT, US |
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