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CROSSED ARROWS TRAINING SITE SURVIVE, THRIVE, PROVIDE
CARING FOR YOURSELF AND OTHERS IN AUSTERE ENVIRONMENTS
OUR Story
I've been an educator for over 30 years. As a Green Beret, we trained to teach others to survive and free themselves from oppression. As a military instructor, I trained our uniform services and law enforcement to combat terrorism. As a nursing instructor, I teach our next generation of nurses to provide quality care to those in need. So you understand why our motto is Survive, Thrive, Provide. We can teach you the way you learn. Our classes are low stress, fun, with open discussion replacing PowerPoints and realistic scenarios that help build confidence and teamwork.
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OUR COURSES
Basic Survival Course
The Basic Survival Course (BSC) is designed to help those who have little or no experience in survival, or bushcraft. Even if you have never been camping, this course is for you. This one-day course is relaxed, with little to no stress. We are in the business of teaching, not testing. Taught by a former US Army Green Beret, this course will give you the tools to survive and the confidence to use it. The world can be a scary place, it's less scary if you know how to survive it. You do not need to bring anything to the course, we'll supply you with all you need. You are welcome to bring any kit you have, but if you have no idea what to buy, use our tools and learn what you need to have.
Wilderness Life Support For Medical Professionals
The Wilderness Life Support for Medical Professionals, or WLS: MP was developed by AdventureMed whom we partner with. The course is designed to build on pre-existing medical knowledge and move it to the outdoors. This program is appropriate for any medical professional, or other healthcare members who are interested in using their medical training in an austere setting. WLS: MP is accredited for 21.25 CME's or 24.5 NCE (for nurses) and credit towards your FAWM (Fellow of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine) This course may be required for those wishing to work expeditionary medical events or mission trips. This is a three day course, hotels nearby, primitive camping on site allowed.
Wilderness First Aid
This Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course was developed by AdventureMed whom we partner with. This is an introduction to providing basic first aid in remote and/or austere environments. The course is 2 days, equaling approximately 20 hours of contact time. After taking this course you will be familiar with some of the most common backcountry problems. You’ll have some limited practice in evaluating, treating, and evacuating injured persons in wilderness settings. You’ll start to get a feel for what situations require medical assistance. e events.
Wilderness First Responder (Hybrid)
This Wilderness First Responder (WFR)course was developed by AdventureMed whom we partner with. The course focuses on those with EMT, Fire/Rescue, and Paramedics experience who operate in a rural or mixed environment. WFR is designed to provide an individual with an in-depth knowledge of wilderness medicine and the basic skills to treat the most common injuries and illnesses encountered in the wilderness. This program is appropriate for professional guides and other non-medical people who want a deeper understanding of wilderness medicine.
Firearm safety for Non-gun folks
In the world we live in, people have firearms. If you have little to no knowledge of firearms, you need this course. This is not a course on how to use firearms, it is a course to teach responders how to safely unload and clear a firearm so it is safe. This much neglected aspect of scene safety can be critical in austere environments both in the US and abroad. We will cover the major weapon types (AR, AK, semiautomatic pistols, revolvers, shotguns, bolt action, and breech loading).
PODCAST SERIES
NiNE EDC BugOut Bag
EDC Survival Loadouts Pt1
NiNE EDC Supplemental
Bug out or Shelter in Bag - This is a class given to nursing students titled Nursing in Nontraditional Environments created by Dr. Glenn Barnes for the University of Texas at Tyler.
NiNE EDC Supplemental
EDC Survival Loadouts Pt1
NiNE EDC Supplemental
This is a class given to nursing students titled Nursing in Nontraditional Environments created by Dr. Glenn Barnes for the University of Texas at Tyler. Part two of EDC a more detailed look at things.
EDC Survival Loadouts Pt1
EDC Survival Loadouts Pt1
EDC Survival Loadouts Pt1
This is a class given to nursing students titled Nursing in Nontraditional Environments created by Dr. Glenn Barnes for the University of Texas at Tyler.