i'M an Instructure here at Aberdeen. Only advice I can give is to listen to the instructure and read the book and don't be afraid to do a IV you have to to pass.
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Posts: 109 | Location: Fort Hood Texas | Registered: 15 September 2005
Its a requirement in my unit. So, its pretty easy, I stuck an IV into somebody on the first stick, most people miss the vein, and I didn't, hehe, yeah i know, Im bragging.
Combat Lifesaver Course is fun, just remember to have good veins shown in your arms, or you might have to get stuck in your wrist or hand, because I got mine stuck in my wrist, and the guy missed, yes, it sucked.
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Posts: 11 | Location: Fort Campbell, KY 42223 | Registered: 21 June 2006
I did the CLS Class this winter at my unit. It was long, wasnt that hard.
PFC Mjolsness D Co 2-136th CAB, 34th Infantry Division, Minnesota National Guard
On the evening of the seventh day the Lord looked over His creation and saw that it was good. He said, Let there be a breed of great warriors to protect the people from evil. They shall ride beasts of iron and steel and speak with breaths of fire and destruction. They shall be feared by all that is evil. The people shall call these warriors who are masters of their beasts
Tankers
Posts: 121 | Location: Minnesota | Registered: 26 December 2005
I took the CLS course a couple of months ago at my reserve unit. it was a long two day course...alot to take in but the IVs are fun, wont lie i hate needles. great course to take! Spc.Ladd Aco 368th EN BN Somersworth NH
Posts: 7 | Location: New Hampshire | Registered: 23 February 2007
Just remember to volunteer to get stuck first. You dont want your buddy trying to stick you when he/she is mad becuase you jacked his/her arm(s) all up. Had to get mine done on top of my hand because my veins have too many valves in them....too bad they figured it out after he tore up both arms. All in all, a good school to attend.
Rub some dirt on it
Posts: 78 | Location: Arifjan | Registered: 16 February 2007
What a good course!! You must be getting ready for a deployment!! The course I went to was all right. The instructor showed us some discussing pictures. I don't know what was the point of that. I can learn without throwing up (I didn't throw up). I thinking it was a way to get us thinking in the medic mindset and to be ready to see anything. You are probably nervous about the IV, I was... just pay attention to the instructor and ask for help if you need it. Try to get with a partner that you trust and has steady hand. It was good training. Good Luck.
Posts: 41 | Location: Fort Meade | Registered: 29 November 2006
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