First Aid in the Field

This four-day course is complementary to the Field Security Training. Since “First Aid” covers a wide range of topics, this course focuses on aspects that are not included in any other ZIF training. The course offers an in-depth look into behaviour in emergency situations that can be encountered in a crisis environment. It does not only cover the classical first aid course content, but includes mission relevant aspects that are not taught elsewhere in a civilian context, such as patient stabilisation, transport of injured persons, burn injuries and hypothermia, chemical burn injuries, poisoning and how to deal with mass casualties. First Aid in the Field is held at the Medical Services of the Staff College of the German Armed Forces in Hamburg.

ZIF highly recommends this course to all experts intending to go on a mission assignment. Please note that this course is taught in German and takes place in Hamburg.

Training Modules:

• First Aid Basics;
• How to Proceed in an Emergency;
• Life-Threatening Bleeding;
• Vital Functions;
• Unconsciousness, Lateral Recovery Position;
• Rescue Breathing and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR);
• Pressure Dressing and Positioning;
• Prevention of Shock and Psychological Care;
• Tropical Diseases;
• Bone Injuries and Brain Concussion;
• Burn Injuries and Hypothermia;
• Chemical Burn Injuries and Poisoning;
• Myocardial Infarction – Stroke – Asthma Attack;
• Mass Casualty Situations

Sample Program First Aid in the Field

For more information on the First Aid in the Field Training, including training dates, course fees and application process, please consult the ZIF Training Course Overview.