“Direct Action, Direct Care” Street Medic Workshop (Morning Session)

Members of AFT Connecticut-affiliated Higher Education, PreK-12, Public Employee and PSRP unions are invited to attend this new safety course focused on direct action, protest and civil disobedience preparation.* Participants will learn the essential skills to provide emergency medical care in high-stress environments. The session will cover:

– the role of street medics;
– understanding the Good Samaritan law;
– adult first aid for common protest injuries;
– triage and patient assessment;
– teamwork, buddy systems & scene safety.

Snacks provided. Participants advised to dress comfortably.

Register for the participant waitlist (maximum of 24 participants per session).

Note: there is an additional evening session scheduled for the day before.

* This course is not applicable for members of Healthcare unions.