Nova Ukraine’s Teams in Ukraine Receive Tac Med Training
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By Tatyana Meshcheryakova
One of Nova Ukraine’s ongoing medical initiatives is making organized, professional tac med training available for civilians. Unfortunately, it has become increasingly clear that even people who only saw receiving and providing emergency aid in medical dramas on TV, people who never thought they would have to learn how to deliver first aid, now must learn the basics.
Since the very first days of the full-scale invasion, and with the help of our partners on the ground, Nova Ukraine has been delivering critical tactical medical supplies and training to Ukraine. As part of the initiative, Nova Ukraine’s team in Kharkiv, Lviv and Kyiv has been undergoing tac med training under the helm of the instructors of one of our partners, Prytula Foundation, and its project, the Civilian Preparedness Center. The goal is to train all of Nova Ukraine’s office staff and volunteers in every city where we have representation as part of getting them ready for any potentially critical situation that would warrant providing first aid.
“It was an important day that started with the theory of the basics, and ended with practice with more realistic situations that can happen not only in civilian life but also during military events,” said Yevheniia Benda. “We had cool and sensitive instructors who went beyond the appointed time because we constantly had additional questions to discuss.”
Nova Ukraine office staff learned:
Basic actions in critical situations
How to react when someone is injured nearby
Assessing and managing critical bleeding, including self-application of a tourniquet
Stopping severe bleeding with tamponade
Checking for breathing
Detecting lung injuries
Understanding the contents and uses of a first-aid kit
Because of the current situation in Ukraine, we find this training invaluable, and the need for it has never been greater. Delivering emergency medicine is one of our priorities. Please consider donating to Nova Ukraine’s life-saving missions. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of the people of Ukraine.