U.S. Army Africa personnel prepare for medical emergencies  
 
  Sgt. Irene Lopez (left) is guided by Sgt. Jose Flores (center) as they prepare to insert a hypodermic needle into Sgt. 1st Class Gordon Molina’s arm of during a first responders course sponsored by U.S. Army Africa Headquarters Support Company. The course is hosted quarterly to prepare USARAF Soldiers and civilians for possible medical emergencies while working in the African continent. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Sgt. Terysa M. King)

U.S. Army Africa personnel prepare for medical emergencies

By U.S. Army Africa Public Affairs

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VICENZA, Italy – Eight U.S. Army Africa Soldiers were given a chance to enhance their medical skills in a three-day First Responder Course Oct. 15-17.

The First Responder Course is more of an advanced Combat Lifesaver Course, said Staff Sgt. Michael Belcher, medical Non Commissioned Officer in Charge for USARAF.

He went onto explain that the skills taught in this course are more comprehensive and give Soldiers more experience than CLS. He also said this training is especially useful for Soldier who frequently travel to Africa because it enhances their tool kits. Sgt. Irene Lopez agreed.

“I have more confidence in what to do in the event of an emergency medical situation,” said Lopez, a personnel specialist for USARAF.

During the course, the Soldiers were trained on Intravenous therapy, tropical medicine, preventative medicine and are now all CPR certified.

USARAF’s Headquarters Support Company hosts the First Responder Course quarterly.

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