Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT)

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Face-to-Face

RR1165 - HEAT

  • 12 Hours Course Length
  • 3 Years Certificate Length
  • Certificate of Attendance

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Real Response has experienced trainers available in most capital cities and regional centres and the ability to run our most popular courses online via zoom with training equipment delivered to your site.

Overview

When unpredictable situations arise in volatile environments, we at Real Response want to ensure you're fully prepared. In partnership with RedR Australia, we bring you the Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) course. This internationally renowned training heightens your personal security skills, readying you to confidently manage challenges and threats.

The cornerstone of our HEAT course is the Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) training. With this integrated training, you'll gain critical skills to handle ballistic trauma, manage unconscious casualties, and apply improvised techniques, all vital for saving lives when resources are limited. Through a mix of theory and practical learning, you'll be armed with the knowledge to operate in hostile settings across the globe.

Upon course completion, you'll earn a TECC Level 1 Certificate, recognised by the Committee for Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (C-TECC), verifying your tactical medical response expertise.

At Real Response, our goal is to prepare you for extraordinary situations with extraordinary training. We're here to equip you with the skills and confidence you need to safely navigate hostile environments.

To register your interest for Red R’s Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) please click here

Upcoming dates for individuals:
16 Aug - 20 Aug 2023
15 Nov - 19 Nov 2023
14 Feb - 18 Feb 2024
17 Apr - 21 Apr 2024
Prerequisites English Literacy, Physical ability – able to squat down and lift and carry up to 80kg in a group, Internet Connection
Course Delivery
  • 12 Hours Face-to-Face
Outcomes
1. Understand the TECC principles
2. Understand the difference between direct & indirect threat care
3. Learn critical life saving interventions to aid oneself and others
4. Learn how to Identify a threat
5. Learn and apply a range of life-saving skills to manage catastrophic haemorrhage and chest trauma
6. Learn & apply airway management skills to a semi conscious/unconscious casualty
7. Learn how to work safely in a hostile/dynamic environment
8. Practice applying these skills during high stress/realistic simulations over 2 days
9. Understand the importance of Mechanism of Injury
10. Practice applying these skills in low light scenarios
11. Understand the basic principles of triage
12. Learn a range of different evacuation techniques
13. Learn advanced airway techniques

Prepare for the Unpredictable with Our Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT)

In high-risk environments where unpredictability is the only constant, possessing advanced preparation skills is essential. Our Hostile Environment Awareness Training (RR1165-HEAT) equips you with crucial skills and knowledge to manage and respond effectively to threats in volatile settings. Ideal for professionals working in conflict zones, disaster areas, or regions with high-security risks, this training prepares you to face challenges with confidence and competence.

Training Details

During the HEAT course, you will learn to assess risks accurately and react swiftly to medical emergencies and security threats. The course includes comprehensive training in Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC), focusing on handling ballistic trauma and providing care to unconscious casualties using improvised techniques. You will also master crisis management strategies to maintain calm and control, ensuring personal and team safety in emergencies.

Features of Hostile Environment Awareness Training Course

Upon completion, participants receive a TECC Level 1 Certificate, a nationally accredited certification that demonstrates preparedness for hostile environments. Our training sessions include practical simulations that mimic the pressures and dangers of high-risk areas, enhancing your decision-making skills under stress. These simulations are guided by expert instructors with first-hand experience in some of the world’s most challenging environments.

Who Should Enroll?

This course is invaluable for humanitarian workers, journalists, business professionals, security personnel, and emergency responders who face or may face hostile environments. It is also highly beneficial for organisations that wish to ensure their staff are well-prepared for international assignments. 

Real Reponse has training locations in Melbourne, Sydney, Geelong, Gladstone, Canberra, Adelaide, Townsville, and Brisbane. We also offer private training at your business via online video with resources delivered to you. This means that our training course is suitable for anyone. 

Why Choose Our HEAT Training?

Choosing Real Response’s HEAT training, in partnership with RedR Australia, means opting for a programme that focuses on practical skills and is backed by the latest research and methodologies. Our training is designed for survival in challenging conditions, reflecting our commitment to your safety and professional development.

Enrol in Hostile Environment Awareness Training 

By enrolling in our RR1165-HEAT course, you are investing in your safety and success. Equip yourself with the confidence and skills needed to navigate through and thrive in the uncertainties of hostile environments.

Are you looking for a different type of course?

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