Medical Airmen dive into rescue training

U.S. Airmen from the 23rd Medical Group rescue a simulated victim during emergency medical technician refresher training, Aug. 4, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. During the five-day refresher training, 23rd MDG Airmen learned how to perform cardiac arrest management, airway management, hemorrhage control and spinal immobilization. At the end of the course, Airmen were evaluated on their ability to perform medical and trauma patient assessments based on various emergency circumstances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren M. Sprunk)

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Medical Airmen dive into rescue training

A simulated victim floats in a pool during emergency medical technician refresher training, Aug. 4, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. During the five-day refresher training, 23rd Medical Group Airmen learned how to perform cardiac arrest management, airway management, hemorrhage control and spinal immobilization. At the end of the course, Airmen were evaluated on their ability to perform medical and trauma patient assessments based on various emergency circumstances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren M. Sprunk)

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Medical Airmen dive into rescue training

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cory Newby, 347th Operational Support Squadron independent duty medical technician, right, demonstrates a rescue swim with a simulated victim during emergency medical technician refresher training, Aug. 4, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. During the five-day refresher training, 23rd Medical Group Airmen learned how to perform cardiac arrest management, airway management, hemorrhage control and spinal immobilization. At the end of the course, Airmen were evaluated on their ability to perform medical and trauma patient assessments based on various emergency circumstances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren M. Sprunk)

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Medical Airmen dive into rescue training

U.S. Airmen from the 23rd Medical Group attempt to stabilize simulated victim Staff Sgt. Michael Triana, 347th Operational Support Squadron independent duty medical technician, during emergency medical technician refresher training, Aug. 4, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. During the five-day refresher training, 23rd MDG Airmen learned how to perform cardiac arrest management, airway management, hemorrhage control and spinal immobilization. At the end of the course, Airmen were evaluated on their ability to perform medical and trauma patient assessments based on various emergency circumstances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren M. Sprunk)

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Medical Airmen dive into rescue training

U.S. Airmen from the 23rd Medical Group transport a simulated victim out of the pool during emergency medical technician refresher training, Aug. 4, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. During the five-day refresher training, 23rd MDG Airmen learned how to perform cardiac arrest management, airway management, hemorrhage control and spinal immobilization. At the end of the course, Airmen were evaluated on their ability to perform medical and trauma patient assessments based on various emergency circumstances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren M. Sprunk)

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Medical Airmen dive into rescue training

Published Aug. 7, 2017
By Airman 1st Class Lauren M. Sprunk
23rd Wing Public Affairs

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. --

Airmen from the 23rd Medical Group and the 347th Operation Support Squadron participated in emergency medical technician training July 31 to Aug. 4.

During the five-day refresher training, 23rd MDG Airmen learned how to perform cardiac arrest management, airway management, hemorrhage control and spinal immobilization. At the end of the course, Airmen were evaluated on their ability to perform medical and trauma patient assessments based on various emergency circumstances.