Advanced Gunshot Wound First Response Workshop with Ujimaa Medics

Come join community organizers from Ujimaa Medics at the South Shore Branch to learn first response for gunshot wounds. The goal of the Advanced GSW workshop is to increase someone's chance of survival from physical injury and decrease impact of emotional injury. Attending the Advanced GSW workshop is a step toward becoming a community care responder. Only offered in-person. Key topics include: Review of Basic workshop skills Deeper tourniquet practice Using professional trauma kit tools Tips for building your Trauma kit Extended group practice sessions Responding to the Responder Community care application group discussion There will be no fake blood, graphic imagery, moulage, needles, or cutting off circulation. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.