[New] FOCUSED MEDICAL TRAINING

overdose of the specific prescribed medications again can prepare you for dealing with these situations. Does the principal or family have any prescribed opiate/opioid pain medications? If so, do you carry naloxone (Narcan) to reverse the affects of a potential overdose.

Step 3: Ensure You are Carrying and Familiar with Your Medical Kit

A one size fits all medical kit is going to be large and bulky. The medical kit that you carry should be personalized to the principal that you are protecting. It should be light enough and easily accessible in times of need. If you attempt to carry every item possible, the true needs may get lost in the fold and not be easily accessed when needed. To add with this, you must know how to use the items located in your kit. Do you carry simple vital sign equipment and know it’s use to easily assess the principal and determine if the need for treatment or evaluation by a higher trained medical provider is needed? Do you have access to a glucometer and know how to check the blood sugar on the principal?

It is important to consider these thoughts and steps if you actively provide long term protection of a principal. While medical training is usually limited to TCCC/TECC style training, focused medical training should be a top priority for any executive protection team. This training is helpful to mitigate any potential issues faced during a medical emergency. You must ensure that your team and yourself are prepared to handle common medical emergencies that may present during your execution of duties.

Andrew is a Lead Medical Instructor at Summit Point Training Facility. He has a focus on Tactical Medicine and Medical Training for Executive Protection Teams. He prides his training on tailoring it to client specific needs including customized courses focused on the health and wellbeing on the principal that you are protecting. For any questions regarding medical training for your executive protection team contact him via email: Andrew.Hoffmann@summitpointtraining.com

By Ben Kunde, CFE