Staying Alive

Staying Alive is a fundamental medical skills training class where students learn basic patient assessment, CPR, hemorrhage control, and how to respond to life-threatening injuries.

$40.00 per person

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Staying Alive
Duration
1 Day
Type
General Training
Location
Training Center
7030 E. Broadway Tucson, AZ 85710
Staying Alive

Upcoming Sessions

  • Oct 24, 2026

    Saturday, October 24 · 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
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  • Nov 21, 2026

    Saturday, November 21 · 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
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  • Nov 28, 2026

    Saturday, November 28 · 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
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  • Dec 12, 2026

    Saturday, December 12 · 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
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  • Dec 19, 2026

    Saturday, December 19 · 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
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Event Detail

The Staying Alive course includes fundamental medical skills training where students learn basic patient assessment, CPR, and hemorrhage control.

This class covers how to identify life-threatening injuries and how to administer aid to these injuries, including direct compression, tourniquet application, chest seal application, and AED training. Students also learn how to keep patients in a stable condition.

This class includes hands-on training with real-world examples of life-threatening scenarios.

The course also covers how to outfit and personalize first aid kits and trauma kits for home, work, and everyday carry. After taking this class, students will be proficient in how to best administer aid in life-threatening situations.


Course Topics
  • Tools of the trade
  • Setting up an IFAK
  • Assessing a casualty
  • Non-invasive treatment techniques
  • Good Samaritan Law in Arizona
  • How to avoid gross negligence liability
  • Contact with law enforcement
  • Communication with 911 operators
  • Wound packing
  • Hands-on tourniquet application
Pre-requisites

None

Required Gear
  • Note-taking material for the classroom portion
  • Any medical equipment or first aid kit you already have for inspection
Notes

We do not provide CPR or Stop the Bleed certifications.