About this programme
The Tactical First Aid Course is an 8-hour programme designed for civilians, security professionals and law-enforcement personnel who want to develop practical first aid skills for demanding environments.
The course focuses on providing learners with the knowledge and confidence to recognise life-threatening injuries, take appropriate immediate action and provide effective care until professional medical support becomes available.
Practical Focus: Training is centred on real-world first aid principles, casualty assessment and immediate interventions that can be applied in challenging or high-pressure situations.
Who Should Attend: The course is suitable for civilians, private security personnel, executive protection professionals, law-enforcement officers and individuals who may be required to respond to medical emergencies.
Training Approach: Learners are introduced to structured casualty assessment, bleeding control, airway and breathing considerations, shock management and casualty evacuation principles.
Completion and recognition
EPS Training Academy
EPS Training Academy provides professional training programmes for security professionals, law-enforcement personnel, organisations and civilians, with a focus on practical learning and real-world application.
Co-TCCC
Course content and training alignment relating to Co-TCCC principles or standards must be confirmed against the specific approved programme and applicable recognition requirements.
Certification, recognition and completion requirements will be confirmed according to the approved course programme and applicable training standards.
Before you enrol
The Tactical First Aid Course is designed to be accessible to both professionals and civilians. Learners should be physically capable of participating in practical training activities where applicable.
Course Entry Requirements
- Minimum Experience: No previous medical or first aid experience is required unless specified for a particular course delivery.
- Physical Participation: Learners should be capable of participating in practical casualty-management and first aid exercises.
- Professional Participants: Security and law-enforcement personnel are encouraged to provide relevant professional or organisational information during enrolment.
- Civilian Participants: Civilians with an interest in emergency preparedness, personal safety or practical first aid are welcome to attend.
- Identification: Valid identification may be required for registration and certification purposes.
Course modules
Introduction to Tactical First Aid
- Role of the First Responder: Understanding the responsibilities and priorities of the first person providing assistance at a medical emergency.
- Scene Awareness: Identifying hazards and considering personal, casualty and bystander safety before providing assistance.
- Initial Response: Establishing priorities and taking appropriate immediate action when responding to an injured or ill casualty.
Casualty Assessment
- Initial Casualty Assessment: Developing a structured approach to identifying immediate life-threatening conditions.
- Primary Assessment: Recognising critical injuries and establishing treatment priorities.
- Ongoing Assessment: Monitoring casualty condition and recognising changes that may require further intervention.
Bleeding Control
- Severe Bleeding Recognition: Identifying potentially life-threatening haemorrhage.
- Direct Pressure: Applying effective pressure and wound-management techniques.
- Bleeding Control Equipment: Understanding the appropriate use of available bleeding-control resources within the scope of the training.
Airway & Breathing
- Airway Awareness: Recognising potential airway problems and understanding basic airway-management considerations.
- Breathing Assessment: Identifying signs of breathing difficulty or respiratory compromise.
- Positioning: Understanding casualty positioning considerations based on condition and circumstances.
Shock & Casualty Management
- Recognising Shock: Identifying common signs and symptoms associated with shock.
- Casualty Care: Providing appropriate basic care while awaiting further medical assistance.
- Environmental Considerations: Protecting casualties from exposure and other environmental factors.
Evacuation & Communication
- Emergency Communication: Providing clear and useful information when requesting professional medical assistance.
- Casualty Movement: Understanding basic considerations relating to moving an injured casualty when necessary.
- Evacuation Planning: Considering access routes, emergency services and casualty handover.
Practical Scenarios
- Scenario-Based Training: Applying learned principles during practical casualty-management scenarios.
- Decision Making: Developing confidence in prioritising actions under pressure.
- Course Review: Consolidating key learning points and reviewing practical first aid principles.