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October 2019
16-Hour Wilderness Herbal First Aid Certification in San Antonio, TX. The course will be taught by Sam Coffman. This is a 24 hour course taught over 3 days (8 hours per day) and includes both a conventional 16-Hour Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Certification through Emergency Care and Safety Institute (ECSI) as well as more than [...]
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The Austere Medicine program is an introduction to the most vital aspects of medicine in a post-disaster or austere environment and integrates western emergency medicine, sports medicine, wilderness first aid and botanical (herbal) medicine. This is a five-day intensive course held at our San Antonio campus, preceded by a required 12-week online course and 3-day WFA. [...]
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Combat Medic - October 26 - 27th, 2019. During the Tactical Medicine 1 course, students focus on critical life-saving techniques that include extrication and evacuation to safety, immediate life-saving techniques (airway, breathing and circulation) in the field and under fire, tactical movement and practical individual first aid kit (IFAK) packing and usage. This course centers [...]
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WOMEN FORGING STEEL: THE FIELD BLADE This class is limited to 8 students and there are no refunds or transfers for tuition. One of the most important tools a medic can have in the field is a reliable blade. In an austere environment, a sharp knife can be used in everything from camp survival skills [...]
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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER In an environment where supplies and tools are not readily available, knowing how to spot good steel for making everything you need is an invaluable asset. Students will learn how to distinguish workable steel from trash by working with salvaged materials and mastering off-grid techniques. Become empowered in a course with [...]
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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER The Medic: Vertical Rescue Many emergency first aid skills can be forgotten if you don’t use them on a regular basis. In the panic of an emergency, it is easy to forget the techniques and when you should use a certain method to help someone who is injured. This is a [...]
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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER To complete the full Water Purification Systems course, students must complete both an online primer (4 hours) and a 2-day workshop. The online course is pre-recorded and can be accessed 4 weeks before the start date of the on-site workshop. Learn the fundamentals of water purification in an off-grid or homestead [...]
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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER What would you do if your cell phone coverage was down in a natural disaster? What if you don't have a HAM license or equipment? How can you run communications with family or friends during an extended power outage? Having your own effective communication system can be a critical tool in [...]
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CLICK TO REGISTER Spring 5 Day Survival Course The Core Basic (Primitive) Course is designed to give a good set of fundamental skills across a number of vital subjects that would be encountered in wilderness and complete disaster survival situations. The Core Basic is the entry into all of the core programs at The Human [...]
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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER There is no prerequisite for this course. This is a full-day class, rain or shine, from 9am to about 5pm. Bring your own lunch. There is a huge lodge with a kitchen and bathrooms for the morning classes, so you can warm stuff up on a stove or even in an [...]
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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Whether you are on a long camping trip, a remote location without your usual pantry items at hand, or even in a post disaster situation; learning to ethically wildcraft and forage what you need for medicine and wild foods is an important skill set while on the move. This one-day class [...]
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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Pre-Requisite: Land Navigation (this precedes Scout Week the previous day) Co-requisite: The Core Basic This is a 6-day training that includes both primitive skills as well as reconnaissance, team movement, and escape and evasion. The Scout Primitive Skills course picks up where the introduction to primitive skills in the core basic leaves [...]
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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Tactical Medicine - October 28th, 2019. Combat Medic 2 - Day Training This weekend course is a Combat Medic elective that is open to everyone. This weekend will require camping over on Saturday night. The course will alternate between technique and exercises. We will be using airsoft, paintball, pellet and possibly [...]
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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER The Medic: Triage and Establishing a Command Post Following natural disasters and emergencies, triage and command posts are often set up to act as a central communication hub for managing a disaster and organizing care for those most critically injured. There can frequently be chaos, disorganization and a slow response to [...]
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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Many emergency first aid skills can be forgotten if you don’t use them on a regular basis. In the panic of an emergency, it is easy to forget the techniques and when you should use a certain method to secure an injured limb. This is a 4-hour hands on workshop where [...]
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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER The Medic: An Introduction to HAM Radio The process to gain certification for operating HAM radio is easy, but for those not familiar with the radio protocol, it's hard to know where to begin. This practice session is to help medics interested in gaining their HAM license and setting up a [...]
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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER The Medic: Water Rescue In September of 2018, more than 90 people were rescued from floodwaters following Hurricane Florence in North Carolina. In May 2015, the Blanco River rose over thirteen inches overnight in a flood that surprised and devastated the community of Wimberly, TX. Many emergency rescue skills can be [...]
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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Many emergency first aid skills can be forgotten if you don’t use them on a regular basis. In the panic of an emergency, it is easy to forget the techniques and when you should use a certain method to help someone who is injured. This is a 4-hour hands on workshop [...]
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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER The Medic: Herbs for Post Disaster Chronic Illness As the dust settles after a natural disaster, chronic health conditions frequently set in. Smoke inhalation and respiratory distress follow wildfires, digestive issues will arise from contaminated water sources, and stress, exhaustion and grief can affect both emotional and physical health. Herbal medicine [...]
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