EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE & SELF CARE

Overview

First Strike’s online CPR, AED, First Aid, & Emergency Oxygen Provider course is a convenient, learn at your own pace, modular educational program that results in full provider-status certification that’s valid for two (2) years.

Standards

This course and the training materials comply with the latest ILCOR Standards and Guidelines and are Joint Commission (JCAHO) compliant.

Prerequisites

None.

Limitations

None.

Occupations Served

Occupations that take our CPR courses include:

• Teachers/Instructors/Coaches/Trainers
• Students
• Daycare providers/Caregivers
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistants
• LPNs
• Nurses (RNs)
• Dentists/Dental Hygienists
• Security Guards/Officers
• Police Officers
• Emergency Medical Technicians
• Doctors (MDs)
• Students
• Massage Therapists
• Pharmacists/Pharmacy Technicians
• Nurse Practitioners (NPs)
• Physician Assistants
• Paramedics
• Physical Therapists
• Occupational Therapists
• CNAs
• Nannys
• Personal Trainers
• Social Workers
• Babysitters

Course Pricing

• $17 USD for Members.
• $27 USD for Non-Members.
• FREE for Authorized Instructors.
• FREE for Honor Graduates.

Basic Terms

• All students must show photo ID and complete paperwork at the time of sign-in.
• Payment can be made by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal, or Bank Draft.
• The Member Discount only applies to the Member, not additional students.
• Once a course has been paid for, there are no refunds.
• Other Terms and Conditions may apply.

Overview

First Strike’s online Basic Life Support course is a convenient, learn at your own pace, modular educational program that results in full provider-status certification that’s valid for two (2) years.

Standards

This course and the training materials comply with the latest ILCOR Standards and Guidelines and are Joint Commission (JCAHO) compliant.

Prerequisites

None.

Limitations

None.

Occupations Served

Occupations that take our CPR courses include:

• Teachers/Instructors/Coaches/Trainers
• Students
• Daycare providers/Caregivers
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistants
• LPNs
• Nurses (RNs)
• Dentists/Dental Hygienists
• Security Guards/Officers
• Police Officers
• Emergency Medical Technicians
• Doctors (MDs)
• Students
• Massage Therapists
• Pharmacists/Pharmacy Technicians
• Nurse Practitioners (NPs)
• Physician Assistants
• Paramedics
• Physical Therapists
• Occupational Therapists
• CNAs
• Nannys
• Personal Trainers
• Social Workers
• Babysitters

Course Pricing

• $27 USD for Members.
• $37 USD for Non-Members.
• FREE for Authorized Instructors.
• FREE for Honor Graduates.

Basic Terms

• All students must show photo ID and complete paperwork at the time of sign-in.
• Payment can be made by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal, or Bank Draft.
• The Member Discount only applies to the Member, not additional students.
• Once a course has been paid for, there are no refunds.
• Other Terms and Conditions may apply.

Overview

First Strike’s online Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) course is a convenient, learn at your own pace, modular educational program that results in full provider-status certification that’s valid for two (2) years.

Standards

This course and the training materials comply with the latest ILCOR Standards and Guidelines and are Joint Commission (JCAHO) compliant.

Prerequisites

Basic Life Support.

Limitations

None.

Occupations Served

Occupations that take our CPR courses include:

• Teachers/Instructors/Coaches/Trainers
• Students
• Daycare providers/Caregivers
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistants
• LPNs
• Nurses (RNs)
• Dentists/Dental Hygienists
• Security Guards/Officers
• Police Officers
• Emergency Medical Technicians
• Doctors (MDs)
• Students
• Massage Therapists
• Pharmacists/Pharmacy Technicians
• Nurse Practitioners (NPs)
• Physician Assistants
• Paramedics
• Physical Therapists
• Occupational Therapists
• CNAs
• Nannys
• Personal Trainers
• Social Workers
• Babysitters

Course Pricing

• $37 USD for Members.
• $47 USD for Non-Members.
• FREE for Authorized Instructors.
• FREE for Honor Graduates.

Basic Terms

• All students must show photo ID and complete paperwork at the time of sign-in.
• Payment can be made by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal, or Bank Draft.
• The Member Discount only applies to the Member, not additional students.
• Once a course has been paid for, there are no refunds.
• Other Terms and Conditions may apply.

Overview

First Strike’s online Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course is a convenient, learn at your own pace, modular educational program that results in full provider-status certification that’s valid for two (2) years.

Standards

This course and the training materials comply with the latest ILCOR Standards and Guidelines and are Joint Commission (JCAHO) compliant.

Prerequisites

Basic Life Support.

Limitations

None.

Occupations Served

Occupations that take our CPR courses include:

• Teachers/Instructors/Coaches/Trainers
• Students
• Daycare providers/Caregivers
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistants
• LPNs
• Nurses (RNs)
• Dentists/Dental Hygienists
• Security Guards/Officers
• Police Officers
• Emergency Medical Technicians
• Doctors (MDs)
• Students
• Massage Therapists
• Pharmacists/Pharmacy Technicians
• Nurse Practitioners (NPs)
• Physician Assistants
• Paramedics
• Physical Therapists
• Occupational Therapists
• CNAs
• Nannys
• Personal Trainers
• Social Workers
• Babysitters

Course Pricing

• $37 USD for Members.
• $47 USD for Non-Members.
• FREE for Authorized Instructors.
• FREE for Honor Graduates.

Basic Terms

• All students must show photo ID and complete paperwork at the time of sign-in.
• Payment can be made by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal, or Bank Draft.
• The Member Discount only applies to the Member, not additional students.
• Once a course has been paid for, there are no refunds.
• Other Terms and Conditions may apply.

Overview

First Strike’s online Bloodborne Pathogens course is a convenient, learn at your own pace, modular educational program that results in full provider-status certification that’s valid for two (2) years.

Standards

This course and the training materials adheres to OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard 29 CFR 1910.1030.

Prerequisites

None.

Limitations

None.

Occupations Served

Occupations that take our CPR courses include:

• Teachers/Instructors/Coaches/Trainers
• Students
• Daycare providers/Caregivers
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistants
• LPNs
• Nurses (RNs)
• Dentists/Dental Hygienists
• Security Guards/Officers
• Police Officers
• Emergency Medical Technicians
• Doctors (MDs)
• Students
• Massage Therapists
• Pharmacists/Pharmacy Technicians
• Nurse Practitioners (NPs)
• Physician Assistants
• Paramedics
• Physical Therapists
• Occupational Therapists
• CNAs
• Nannys
• Personal Trainers
• Social Workers
• Babysitters

Course Pricing

• $47 USD for Members.
• $57 USD for Non-Members.
• FREE for Authorized Instructors.
• FREE for Honor Graduates.

Basic Terms

• All students must show photo ID and complete paperwork at the time of sign-in.
• Payment can be made by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal, or Bank Draft.
• The Member Discount only applies to the Member, not additional students.
• Once a course has been paid for, there are no refunds.
• Other Terms and Conditions may apply.

Overview

First Strike’s Stop the Bleed course is a short hands-on introduction course on how to respond to hemorrhage injuries, so you can immediately provide front-line care while waiting for responders to arrive and take over the scene.

Standards

This course is offered in accordance with the Stop the Bleed program operated by the American College of Surgeons, pursuant to a licensing agreement granted it by the Department of Defense.

Prerequisites

None.

Limitations

None.

Occupations Served

Occupations that take our CPR courses include:

• Teachers/Instructors/Coaches/Trainers
• Students
• Daycare providers/Caregivers
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistants
• LPNs
• Nurses (RNs)
• Dentists/Dental Hygienists
• Security Guards/Officers
• Police Officers
• Emergency Medical Technicians
• Doctors (MDs)
• Students
• Massage Therapists
• Pharmacists/Pharmacy Technicians
• Nurse Practitioners (NPs)
• Physician Assistants
• Paramedics
• Physical Therapists
• Occupational Therapists
• CNAs
• Nannys
• Personal Trainers
• Social Workers
• Babysitters

Schedule

The Stop the Bleed course is generally an hour long, but schedules vary depending on how many people attend.

Course Pricing

• FREE for Members.
• $7 USD for Non-Members.
• FREE for Authorized Instructors.
• FREE for Honor Graduates.

Basic Terms

• All students must show photo ID and complete paperwork at the time of sign-in.
• Payment can be made by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal, or Bank Draft.
• The Member Discount only applies to the Member, not additional students.
• Once a course has been paid for, there are no refunds.
• Other Terms and Conditions may apply.

Overview

First Strike’s online Basic CPR, AED, First Aid, & Emergency Oxygen Provider course is a convenient, learn at your own pace, modular educational program that results in standard (non provider) certification that’s valid for two (2) years.

Standards

This course and the training materials comply with the latest ILCOR Standards and Guidelines and are Joint Commission (JCAHO) compliant.

Prerequisites

None.

Limitations

None.

Occupations Served

Occupations that take our CPR courses include:

• Teachers/Instructors/Coaches/Trainers
• Students
• Daycare providers/Caregivers
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistants
• LPNs
• Nurses (RNs)
• Dentists/Dental Hygienists
• Security Guards/Officers
• Police Officers
• Emergency Medical Technicians
• Doctors (MDs)
• Students
• Massage Therapists
• Pharmacists/Pharmacy Technicians
• Nurse Practitioners (NPs)
• Physician Assistants
• Paramedics
• Physical Therapists
• Occupational Therapists
• CNAs
• Nannys
• Personal Trainers
• Social Workers
• Babysitters

Course Pricing

• $17 USD for Members.
• $27 USD for Non-Members.
• FREE for Authorized Instructors.
• FREE for Honor Graduates.

Basic Terms

• All students must show photo ID and complete paperwork at the time of sign-in.
• Payment can be made by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal, or Bank Draft.
• The Member Discount only applies to the Member, not additional students.
• Once a course has been paid for, there are no refunds.
• Other Terms and Conditions may apply.

Overview

First Strike’s online Basic Emergency Oxygen Provider course is a convenient, learn at your own pace, modular educational program that results in standard certification that’s valid for two (2) years.

Standards

This course and the training materials comply with the latest ILCOR Standards and Guidelines and are Joint Commission (JCAHO) compliant.

Prerequisites

None.

Limitations

None.

Occupations Served

Occupations that take our CPR courses include:

• Teachers/Instructors/Coaches/Trainers
• Students
• Daycare providers/Caregivers
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistants
• LPNs
• Nurses (RNs)
• Dentists/Dental Hygienists
• Security Guards/Officers
• Police Officers
• Emergency Medical Technicians
• Doctors (MDs)
• Students
• Massage Therapists
• Pharmacists/Pharmacy Technicians
• Nurse Practitioners (NPs)
• Physician Assistants
• Paramedics
• Physical Therapists
• Occupational Therapists
• CNAs
• Nannys
• Personal Trainers
• Social Workers
• Babysitters

Course Pricing

• $27 USD for Members.
• $37 USD for Non-Members.
• FREE for Authorized Instructors.
• FREE for Honor Graduates.

Basic Terms

• All students must show photo ID and complete paperwork at the time of sign-in.
• Payment can be made by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal, or Bank Draft.
• The Member Discount only applies to the Member, not additional students.
• Once a course has been paid for, there are no refunds.
• Other Terms and Conditions may apply.

Overview

First Strike’s online Advanced First Aid course is a convenient, learn at your own pace, modular educational program that results in standard certification that’s valid for two (2) years. This course builds upon previous training, to provide you with a more in-depth body of knowledge and practical skills.

Standards

This course and the training materials comply with the latest ILCOR Standards and Guidelines and are Joint Commission (JCAHO) compliant.

Prerequisites

Basic CPR & First Aid.

Limitations

None.

Occupations Served

Occupations that take our CPR courses include:

• Teachers/Instructors/Coaches/Trainers
• Students
• Daycare providers/Caregivers
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistants
• LPNs
• Nurses (RNs)
• Dentists/Dental Hygienists
• Security Guards/Officers
• Police Officers
• Emergency Medical Technicians
• Doctors (MDs)
• Students
• Massage Therapists
• Pharmacists/Pharmacy Technicians
• Nurse Practitioners (NPs)
• Physician Assistants
• Paramedics
• Physical Therapists
• Occupational Therapists
• CNAs
• Nannys
• Personal Trainers
• Social Workers
• Babysitters

Course Pricing

• $27 USD for Members.
• $37 USD for Non-Members.
• FREE for Authorized Instructors.
• FREE for Honor Graduates.

Basic Terms

• All students must show photo ID and complete paperwork at the time of sign-in.
• Payment can be made by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal, or Bank Draft.
• The Member Discount only applies to the Member, not additional students.
• Once a course has been paid for, there are no refunds.
• Other Terms and Conditions may apply.

Overview

First Strike’s 2-day Self Care and Tactical Lifesaver course is a derivative of the U.S. Army Combat Lifesaver Course that has been adapted and updated for active shooter situations, bombings, and other mass-casualty incidents that can take place anywhere, at anytime. We utilize in-depth, stress inducing training scenarios to help students learn how to rapidly respond to active incidents where individuals may have major hemorrhaging, penetrating chest injuries, burns, and other significant resulting from stabbings, gunshots, explosions, et cetera. This all culminates in a final mass-casualty active shooter event simulation.

Some of the topics covered include, but are not limited to:

• Hemorrhage control including immediate action drills for tourniquet application throughout the course;
• Complete coverage of the MARCH assessment;
• Surgical airway control and needle decompression;
• Strategies for treating wounded responders in threatening environments;
• Caring for pediatric patients;
• Techniques for dragging and carrying victims to safety;
• And much more!

Standards

First Strike’s TLS Course is consistent with the current Principles of Guidelines Education established by the Committee on TECC (Co-TECC), and meets all of the updated National Tactical Emergency Medical Support Competency Domains, as well as, elements of curricula developed by the Joint Trauma System and the American College of Surgeons. The course also incorporates National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards (NEMSE), adheres to applicable  position papers published by the National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP), conforms to the latest Consensus on Science and Treatment Recommendations from the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR), and is Joint Commission (JCAHO) compliant. All students will undergo comprehensive cognitive and psychomotor skills evaluations.

Prerequisites

Basic CPR & First Aid within the last 2 years.

Limitations

• Must be 18 years or older to attend, or 16 years old if accompanied by a parent or guardian who is also taking the class.
• Children under the age of 16, and unattended minors are not allowed at the course.
• No violent or drug felony convictions.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for non-medical personnel.

Schedule

Two full days. Generally 0800-1700 hours.

What To Bring

• Approved Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK)
• Hearing protection.
• Wrap around impact resistant eye protection.
• Sturdy belt, hat with brim, loose pants, comfortable shoes or boots, etc that can get dirty or stained.
• Water and snacks.

Course Pricing

• $597 USD for First Strike Members.
• $497 USD for Non-Members.
• FREE for Authorized Instructors.
• FREE for Honor Graduates.

Basic Terms

• All students must show photo ID and complete paperwork at the time of sign-in.
• Payment can be made by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal, or Bank Draft.
• The Member Discount only applies to the Member, not additional students.
• A $75 USD non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your place.
• Course must be paid in full 1 week before the course begins.
• Once a course has been paid for, there are no refunds.
• Instructors and Honor Graduates may attend on space-available basis.
• Other Terms and Conditions may apply.

Overview

First Strike’s 2-day Tactical Emergency Casualty Care course is designed for non-medical providers who want to learn the same live-saving medical interventions that special operations soldiers are taught, but in a civilian mass casualty context.

Some of the topics covered include:

• TCCC Phases of Care
• Tactical Priorities
• MARCH Assessment
• Self Care Methodologies
• Rapid Patient Assessment
• Mass Casualty Trauma Care
• Airway Management
• Gunshot Wound Characteristics & Treatment
• Compression Bandages (Commercial & Improvised)
• Hemostatic Agents (Combat Gauze, Celox) & Wound Packing
• Use of Tourniquets (CAT, SOF-T, Other CoTCCC approved tourniquets)
• Cricothyrotomy, Finger Thoracostomy, & Other Interventions
• Intraosseous infusion (IO)
• Intravenous Fluid Delivery (IV)
• Caring for Children & Pediatric Patients
• Trauma Kit Development
• And much more!

Standards

First Strike’s Tactical Emergency Casualty Care Course (TECC) is consistent with the current Principles of Guidelines Education established by the Committee on TECC (Co-TECC), and meets all of the updated National Tactical Emergency Medical Support Competency Domains, as well as, elements of curricula developed by the Joint Trauma System and the American College of Surgeons. The course also incorporates National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards (NEMSE), adheres to applicable  position papers published by the National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP), conforms to the latest Consensus on Science and Treatment Recommendations from the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR), and is Joint Commission (JCAHO) compliant. All students will undergo comprehensive cognitive and psychomotor skills evaluations.

Prerequisites

Basic CPR & First Aid within the last 2 years.

This course is designed for non-medical personnel, but is delivered at a higher level than typical civilian TECC courses.

Limitations

• Must be 18 years or older to attend, or 16 years old if accompanied by a parent or guardian who is also taking the class.
• Children under the age of 16, and unattended minors are not allowed at the course.
• No violent or drug felony convictions.

Who Should Attend

This course is for anyone serious about learning how to handle major trauma injuries due to active shooter and other mass casualty events.

Schedule

Two full days. Generally 0800-1700 hours.

What To Bring

• Approved Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK)
• If you have a Trauma Kit, bring it.
• Hearing protection.
• Wrap around impact resistant eye protection.
• Sturdy belt, hat with brim, loose pants, comfortable shoes or boots, etc.
• Throw away clothing for the mass casualty event.
• Water and snacks.

Course Pricing

• $597 USD for First Strike Members.
• $497 USD for Non-Members.
• FREE for Authorized Instructors.
• FREE for Honor Graduates.

Basic Terms

• All students must show photo ID and complete paperwork at the time of sign-in.
• Payment can be made by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal, or Bank Draft.
• The Member Discount only applies to the Member, not additional students.
• A $75 USD non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your place.
• Course must be paid in full 1 week before the course begins.
• Once a course has been paid for, there are no refunds.
• Instructors and Honor Graduates may attend on space-available basis.
• Other Terms and Conditions may apply.

Overview

First Strike’s 2-day Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course is designed for non-medical providers who travel to remote areas, or work as guides and trip leaders by providing 16 hours of contact time in a dynamic learning environment. Teaching methods include an emphasis on didactic lectures and hands-on, experiential workshops and scenarios. This course is designed for non-medical individuals, companies, and non-governmental organizations who require the highest standard training and recognized certifications to meet personal development, positional, or regulatory requirements.

Some of the topics covered include:

• Patient Assessment System
• Evacuation Plans and Emergency Procedures
• CPR (on some courses)
• Spinal Cord Injuries
• Shock
• Head Injuries
• Wilderness Wound Management
• Fracture Management
• Dislocations
• Cold Injuries
• Heat Illness
• Altitude Illness
• Lightning
• The Medical Patient
• Anaphylaxis
• Wilderness First Aid Kits
• And much more!

Standards

The course incorporates National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards (NEMSE), adheres to applicable  position papers published by the National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP), conforms to the latest Consensus on Science and Treatment Recommendations from the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR), and is Joint Commission (JCAHO) compliant. All students will undergo comprehensive cognitive and psychomotor skills evaluations prior to certification. This course also meets the American Camp Association 2012 Standards and the Boy Scouts of America Wilderness First Aid training requirements. Additionally, when combined with approved CPR, AED, and Emergency Oxygen Provider it exceeds the requirements by the United States Coast Guard for first aid and CPR training requirements of 46 CFR 11.201(i)(1)(ii) and 46 CFR 11.201(i)(2)(iiI) for a merchant mariner credential.

Prerequisites

None. Entry Level.

Limitations

Must be 16 years or older to attend.

Who Should Take This Class

Individuals traveling to wilderness or remote environments, guides and trip leaders, those traveling overseas especially to developing nations, members of NGOs, media outlets, and private sector companies. It is ideal for those who work or spend recreational time outdoors, in austere environments, or who travel internationally where access to medical cares can be delayed or unreliable. Wilderness medical certifications are credentials employers highly value, and will prepare you to respond to medical emergencies in remote, austere, and resource-limited environments.

Schedule

Two full days. Generally 0800-1700 hours.

What To Bring

• Approved Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK) if you have one.
• The gear you travel with (ie, backpack, sleeping back, walking stick, etc.)
• Hearing protection.
• Wrap around impact resistant eye protection.
• Sturdy belt, hat with brim, loose pants, comfortable shoes or boots, etc.
• Throw away clothing for simulations.
• Water and snacks.

Course Pricing

• $97 USD for First Strike Members.
• $197 USD for Non-Members.
• FREE for Authorized Instructors.
• FREE for Honor Graduates.

Basic Terms

• All students must show photo ID and complete paperwork at the time of sign-in.
• Payment can be made by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal, or Bank Draft.
• The Member Discount only applies to the Member, not additional students.
• A $75 USD non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your place.
• Course must be paid in full 1 week before the course begins.
• Once a course has been paid for, there are no refunds.
• Instructors and Honor Graduates may attend on space-available basis.
• Other Terms and Conditions may apply.

Overview

First Strike’s 10-day Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course is designed for individuals, companies, and non-governmental organizations who require the highest standard training and recognized certifications to meet personal development, positional, or regulatory requirements. It is the Gold Standard for professional guides, trip leaders, search and rescue team members, and international travelers. By the end of the course, you will be able to obtain a patient history, conduct a thorough physical exam, and provide emergency care, and make crucial evacuation decisions.

Some of the topics covered include:

• Infection Control and Personal Protective Equipment
• Patient Assessment System
• Documentation
• Chest Injury
• Shock
• Spine and Spinal Cord Injury
• Head Injury
• Dislocations & Fracture Management
• Pain Management in the Wilderness
• Heat and Hydration
• Hypothermia, Frostbite and Non-Freezing Cold Injury
• Bites & Stings
• Submersion Injuries & Drowning
• Leadership, Teamwork, Communication
• Allergies & Anaphylaxis
• SAR, Evacuation & Emergency Plans
• And much more!

Standards

The course incorporates National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards (NEMSE), adheres to applicable  position papers published by the National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP), conforms to the latest Consensus on Science and Treatment Recommendations from the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR), and is Joint Commission (JCAHO) compliant. All students will undergo comprehensive cognitive and psychomotor skills evaluations prior to certification. This course exceeds the American Camp Association 2012 Standards and the Boy Scouts of America Wilderness First Aid training requirements. Additionally, when combined with approved CPR, AED, and Emergency Oxygen Provider it exceeds the requirements by the United States Coast Guard for first aid and CPR training requirements of 46 CFR 11.201(i)(1)(ii) and 46 CFR 11.201(i)(2)(iiI) for a merchant mariner credential.

Prerequisites

None. Entry Level.

Limitations

Must be 16 years or older to attend.

Who Should Take This Class

It is ideal for those who work or spend recreational time outdoors, in austere environments, or who travel internationally where access to medical cares can be delayed or unreliable. Wilderness medical certifications are credentials employers highly value, and will prepare you to respond to medical emergencies in remote, austere, and resource-limited environments.

Schedule

Two full days. Generally 0800-1700 hours.

What To Bring

• Approved Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK) if you have one.
• Approved Wilderness First Aid Kit if you have one.
• The gear you travel with (ie, backpack, sleeping back, walking stick, etc.)
• Hearing protection.
• Wrap around impact resistant eye protection.
• Sturdy belt, hat with brim, loose pants, comfortable shoes or boots, etc.
• Throw away clothing for simulations.
• Water and snacks.

Course Pricing

• $679-$997 USD for First Strike Members.
• $$799-$1200 USD for Non-Members.
• FREE for Authorized Instructors.
• FREE for Honor Graduates.

Basic Terms

• All students must show photo ID and complete paperwork at the time of sign-in.
• Payment can be made by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal, or Bank Draft.
• The Member Discount only applies to the Member, not additional students.
• A $75 USD non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your place.
• Course must be paid in full 1 week before the course begins.
• Once a course has been paid for, there are no refunds.
• Instructors and Honor Graduates may attend on space-available basis.
• Other Terms and Conditions may apply.

Overview

First Strike’s React Right is a laymen level basic CPR, First Aid, and Oxygen Provider course offered through our academic partner Scuba Schools International (SSI) and is specifically designed for scuba divers.

Standards

This SSI sanctioned course conforms to the latest Consensus on Science and Treatment Recommendations from the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR), and is Joint Commission (JCAHO) compliant.

Prerequisites

None. Entry Level.

Limitations

Must be 16 years or older to attend.

Who Should Take This Class

Scuba divers who want to earn an internationally recognized certification from SSI to compliment their current level of SCUBA training.

Schedule

One full day. Generally 0800-1700 hours.

What To Bring

• A Great Attitude
• Water and snacks.

Course Pricing

• $47 USD for First Strike Members.
• $87 USD for Non-Members.

Basic Terms

• All students must show their SSI or other RSTC recognized SCUBA certification card and complete paperwork at the time of sign-in.
• Payment can be made by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal, or Bank Draft.
• The Member Discount only applies to the Member, not additional students.
• Once a course has been paid for, there are no refunds.
• Other Terms and Conditions may apply.

Overview

First Strike’s Emergency First Response is a laymen level basic CPR, First Aid, and Oxygen Provider course offered through the Professional Association of Dive Instructors (PADI) and is specifically designed for scuba divers.

Standards

This PADI course course conforms to the latest Consensus on Science and Treatment Recommendations from the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR), and is Joint Commission (JCAHO) compliant.

Prerequisites

None. Entry Level.

Limitations

Must be 16 years or older to attend.

Who Should Take This Class

Scuba divers who want to earn an internationally recognized certification from PADI to compliment their current level of SCUBA training.

Schedule

One full day. Generally 0800-1700 hours.

What To Bring

• A Great Attitude
• Water and snacks.

Course Pricing

• $47 USD for First Strike Members.
• $87 USD for Non-Members.

Basic Terms

• All students must show their PADI or other RSTC recognized SCUBA certification card and complete paperwork at the time of sign-in.
• Payment can be made by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal, or Bank Draft.
• The Member Discount only applies to the Member, not additional students.
• Once a course has been paid for, there are no refunds.
• Other Terms and Conditions may apply.

About the Course

First Strike’s 1-dayBasic KID SAFE: Awareness & Personal Protection Course is specifically designed for children ages 8 to 12 to learn how to protect themselves from being kidnapped or abducted by individuals they may know and by strangers.

Topics Covered

One of the most important lessons we can teach is that “Stranger Danger” makes it harder for kids to figure out who they can trust. It also implies that only people they have never met are “scary” or “dangerous”, when in fact that simply isn’t true. Instead, we help them better understand that there are good people and bad people that they don’t know, and there are good people and maybe some bad people that they already know, or may have met before. This concept helps them learn skills and behaviors that will keep them safer around all people when they are on their own or with family and friends.

Some of the things they will learn are:

• That most people are good. Including strangers.
• That there are rules they need to follow when on their own or with an adult that isn’t their parents or adult in charge.
• That they need to have a safety plan anytime they are alone and with anyone who isn’t their parents or adult in charge.
• That they may need to ask a stranger for help if they’re in trouble or there is an emergency.
• That they should never go with a stranger or even someone they know without talking to their parents or adult in charge.
• How to stand and walk with awareness and respectful confidence, and how to say “no” to unwanted or inappropriate behaviors.
• How to move away from and stay out of reach of someone approaching them.
• How to walk away from a stranger without waiting even if that person is being nice or attempting to bribe or manipulate them.
• How to check first even when someone they know and trust says not to tell a secret.
• How to get help from a busy or insensitive adult if they are lost or scared.
• How to make noise, run, and get to safety in case of an emergency.
• What to say and do if a stranger approaches them at home.
• And much, much more.

Course Pricing

• Free.

Overview

First Strike’s Diver Stress & Rescue course is offered in conjunction with our academic partner Scuba Schools International (SSI), who issues the speciality upon completion. Stress is a major cause of diving accidents and negatively impacts rescue situations, and this program teaches you the skills required to recognize and deal with stress during dives, prevent accidents, and properly deal with emergency situations encountered by divers. During rescue scenarios, you put into practice your knowledge and skills. During exercises, you’ll work with an oxygen unit, floats, marker buoys and perhaps CPR mannequins. Your Instructor will explain the equipment that you need and may suggest additional gear, such as your own first aid kit, which will be useful throughout your diving career. Topics include:

• Self Rescue
• How to deal with Stress in the Water
• Rescuing a Diver from Under the Water
• Rescuing an Unconscious Diver on the Surface
• And much more!

Standards

This is an SSI sanctioned course.

Prerequisites

Must be an Open Water diver or higher, certified through a recognized training agency.

Limitations

Must be 12 years or older to attend.

Who Should Take This Class

Scuba divers who want to earn an internationally recognized certification from SSI to compliment their current level of SCUBA training.

Schedule

Two full days. Generally 0800-1700 hours.

What To Bring

• A Great Attitude
• Water and snacks.
• A pocket mask.
• Full set of scuba gear.

Course Pricing

• $97 USD for First Strike Members.
• $197 USD for Non-Members.

Basic Terms

• All students must show their SSI or other RSTC recognized SCUBA certification card and complete paperwork at the time of sign-in.
• Payment can be made by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal, or Bank Draft.
• The Member Discount only applies to the Member, not additional students.
• Once a course has been paid for, there are no refunds.
• Other Terms and Conditions may apply.