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Our Program Leader, Ed Eastham is a retired U.S. Army Special Forces Medical Sergeant who brings unparalleled experience to our training programs. With seven deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, he has worked closely with Joint Special Operations and Inter-Agency Special Activities. His expertise shaped the future of Special Forces Medics, Navy SEALs, Army Rangers, and Naval Corpsmen in Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) and Prolonged Field Care. Now in New Zealand, he’s a cornerstone of the Hostile Environment Active Threat Training Program, enhancing it with his extensive operational knowledge and ongoing studies in Biology/Pre-Med.
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All H.E.A.T instructors have combat experience, making them uniquely poised to teach this topic.
Our HEAT programs are built on a foundation of real-world experience and evidence-based practices.  Centred around Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) & Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) principles and focusing on critical skills such as situational awareness, effective communication, and decision-making under in the most demanding hostile situations. These principles are integrated into our training to build confidence in life-saving interventions.
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From single-day courses to multi-day, immersive programs, the HEAT suite offers a range of training tailored to meet the needs of our clients. Our courses evolve from basic principles to complex, realistic scenarios involving opposing forces and simulated assailants, providing a comprehensive learning journey.Â
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This unique approach positions PracMed NZ to deliver unparalleled training packages, equipping participants with the skills and confidence required to perform effectively in the most demanding situations.
H.E.A.T is designed for those operating in high-risk, kinetic environments with potential active threats.Â
These programs are ideal for those who need to perform life-saving procedures in dangerous environments where known, or unknown threats may be present.
Whether you work in police, defence, corrections, security, or are a civilian with an interest in taking your first aid skills to the next level – this course is for you.
The Basic Tactical First Aid course is tailored for individuals who wish to elevate their first aid capabilities, particularly for working on the fringes of hostile environments, such as support staff roles.Â
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This course is a blend of trauma and medical care, introducing participants to the core concepts of Tactical Emergency Casualty Care.
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It’s designed to be accessible for participants of all backgrounds, from seasoned first responders to complete beginners.Â
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Over the duration of the course, you will gain hands-on experience in both trauma management and basic life support, ensuring you are well-prepared to handle basic emergency situations.Â
Introduction to Tactical Emergency Casualty Care
Comprehensive patient assessment
Basic life support
Managing basic medical emergencies
Injury management
Self-aid
It also includes our full Stop the Bleed® unit which covers:
This course is hands-on and involves several practical components. If you’re dealing with injuries or medical conditions that might impact your participation, we encourage you to reach out to us in advance.Â
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We do not offer refunds for our courses. It’s important that you review our full Terms and Conditions before enrolling to understand our policies fully.
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For those seeking to have their credits uploaded to the NZQA database, remember to bring a valid photo ID on the day of the course. Acceptable forms of ID include a driver’s licence, an 18+ card, or a passport.
For a successful on-site private course, we need:
These essentials ensure a safe, efficient, and engaging training experience. Your support in providing this environment helps us deliver the best possible training.
There are no prerequisites for this course. Whether you’re a seasoned first responder or a complete beginner, this course is suitable for participants of all backgrounds.
6402 – Provide Basic Life Support
Our Intermediate Tactical First Aid course is designed for professionals operating in high-threat environments, such as Police, Defence, Security, and Corrections.Â
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This two-day immersive program equips you with the skills to perform life-saving interventions in active threat situations, grounded in Tactical Emergency Casualty Care principles.
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Combining pre-course eLearning with face-to-face instruction and hands-on training, the course features realistic scenarios to prepare you for complex and dynamic emergencies. You’ll learn advanced techniques in haemorrhage control, trauma management, and basic life support, all within the context of high-risk operational environments.
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You’ll work with expert instructors, experienced in combat and high-threat medical response, who will guide you through practical exercises, enhancing your decision-making abilities under stress.
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This comprehensive training ensures you are well-prepared to confidently handle medical and traumatic emergencies in hostile environments and active threat situations.
Patient assessment and management
Haemorrhage control and trauma care
Kinetic scenarios with assailants
Security and care under fire principles
Effective communication and stress management
Note: This course is customisable depending on organisational needs.
This course is designed to be highly physical and hands-on, encompassing a range of demanding activities.
We do not offer refunds for our courses. It’s important that you review our full Terms and Conditions before enrolling to understand our policies fully.
For those seeking to have their credits uploaded to the NZQA database, remember to bring a valid photo ID on the day of the course. Acceptable forms of ID include a driver’s licence, an 18+ card, or a passport.
Please contact our team to discuss the site requirements.
6402 – Provide Basic Life Support
The Advanced Tactical First Aid course is tailored for professionals who need to advance their tactical medical skills for high-stakes environments.Â
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This intensive four-day program, led by experienced instructors, focuses on honing decision-making abilities and medical skills for life-saving interventions in the most perilous situations. Participants will engage in dynamic exercises that simulate real-world threats, from blast injuries to multi-casualty incidents, enhancing their ability to effectively manage casualties under fire and prioritise care in both known and unknown threat scenarios.Â
This course is highly physical and hands-on and mentally demanding.
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Students are required to be able to operate in body armour with a rifle, squat, kneel and able to drag a dead weight of 85-110kg.
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You will be working against opposing force using simunition, and occasionally, impacts occur. Personal protection equipment is provided.
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We do not offer refunds for our courses. It’s important that you review our full Terms and Conditions before enrolling to understand our policies fully.
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For those seeking to have their credits uploaded to the NZQA database, remember to bring a valid photo ID on the day of the course. Acceptable forms of ID include a driver’s licence, an 18+ card, or a passport.
Please contact our team to discuss the site requirements.
Prior knowledge in haemorrhage control is crucial for this course, including skills in tourniquet use, wound packing, and chest seal application. For a solid foundation, we advise taking our Stop the Bleed® training. All PracMed NZ’s standard courses comprehensively cover Stop the Bleed®.
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