Medical Airmen dive into rescue training

Airmen from the 23d Medical Group rescue a simulated victim during emergency medical technician refresher training, Aug. 4, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. During the five-day refresher training, 23d Medical Group Airmen learned how to perform cardiac arrest management, airway management, hemorrhage control and spinal immobilization. At the end of the course, Airmen were evaluated on their ability to perform medical and trauma patient assessments based on various emergency circumstances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren M. Sprunk)

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Medical Airmen dive into rescue training

A simulated victim floats in a pool during emergency medical technician refresher training, Aug. 4, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. During the five-day refresher training, 23d Medical Group Airmen learned how to perform cardiac arrest management, airway management, hemorrhage control and spinal immobilization. At the end of the course, Airmen were evaluated on their ability to perform medical and trauma patient assessments based on various emergency circumstances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren M. Sprunk)

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Medical Airmen dive into rescue training

Staff Sgt. Cory Newby, 347th Operational Support Squadron independent duty medical technician, right, demonstrates a rescue swim with a simulated victim during emergency medical technician refresher training, Aug. 4, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. During the five-day refresher training, 23d Medical Group Airmen learned how to perform cardiac arrest management, airway management, hemorrhage control and spinal immobilization. At the end of the course, Airmen were evaluated on their ability to perform medical and trauma patient assessments based on various emergency circumstances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren M. Sprunk)

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Medical Airmen dive into rescue training

Airmen from the 23d Medical Group attempt to stabilize simulated victim Staff Sgt. Michael Triana, 347th Operational Support Squadron independent duty medical technician, during emergency medical technician refresher training, Aug. 4, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. During the five-day refresher training, 23d Medical Group Airmen learned how to perform cardiac arrest management, airway management, hemorrhage control and spinal immobilization. At the end of the course, Airmen were evaluated on their ability to perform medical and trauma patient assessments based on various emergency circumstances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren M. Sprunk)

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Medical Airmen dive into rescue training

Airmen from the 23d Medical Group transport a simulated victim out of the pool during emergency medical technician refresher training, Aug. 4, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. During the five-day refresher training, 23d Medical Group Airmen learned how to perform cardiac arrest management, airway management, hemorrhage control and spinal immobilization. At the end of the course, Airmen were evaluated on their ability to perform medical and trauma patient assessments based on various emergency circumstances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren M. Sprunk)

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Medical Airmen dive into rescue training

Published Aug. 7, 2017
By Airman 1st Class Lauren M. Sprunk
23d Wing Public Affairs

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Airmen from the 23d Medical Group and the 347th Operation Support Squadron participated in emergency medical technician training, July 31 to Aug. 4, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga.

During the five-day refresher training, 23d Medical Group Airmen learned how to perform cardiac arrest management, airway management, hemorrhage control and spinal immobilization. At the end of the course, Airmen were evaluated on their ability to perform medical and trauma patient assessments based on various emergency circumstances.

“The purpose of this training is to better prepare Airmen in case a water emergency happens on base,” said Mark Solis, 23d Medical Group medical training manager. “All kinds of things can happen, anywhere from a weak swimmer that’s just starting out almost drowning to a lightning strike to the water. So, I want to prepare the Airmen to be able to respond and to know exactly what to do once they get in the water with the victim.”