Is there a course that certifies a medic to instruct/certify combat life saver?

2021-12-24T23:44:46-05:00

I have taught previously, but only with the battalion medic.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 25 at 2021 3:58 AM

2021-12-25T03:58:43-05:00

AIT certifies you to teach it. CLS is basically the three interventions and TC3, you can teach it in an afternoon.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 26 at 2021 4:24 PM

2021-12-26T16:24:41-05:00

CLS is like FST. We PM can teach FST the moment we roll out of AIT. We have no official teaching certification. We are just the SMEs in FST just like you are the SMEs in CLS. If the BN Medic is stating certification is needed, then ask them to show you where in doctrine and/or regulations it states this. Then, ask them who told them this. Then, ask them to show you their certification of instruction.

Response by SGT Erica Smith made Dec 28 at 2021 4:12 PM

2021-12-28T16:12:47-05:00

There is a CLS instructor course. I took it while stationed at Drum. It went over all the correct information, provided instructors with power-points, and how to teach. Like a two week course.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 10 at 2022 2:56 PM

2022-01-10T14:56:44-05:00

CLS is taught through the administrator who is usually your PLT SGT or Section SGT, the course is then signed by your PA or medical director and authorized by your BN CMDR. The administrator is really the one giving the course and he can use other CLS graduates to give the course don’t have to be a medic as long the course is being taught to training plan standard.