DARK+WOODS is the premier team centric medical training course, designed and executed by the pioneers of Prolonged Field Care.  With a focus on establishing a standardized baseline of team medical training and capabilities. This program is delivered at the RES Military Education and Research Center (MERC) and builds upon the FOUNDATIONS curriculum with Special Operations Physician Mentors, Specialty SME instructors, and a Tailorable Full Mission Profile Medical Culmination Exercise. This program is designed to accomplish multiple high value objectives while streamlining efficiency and maintaining adaptability for unique SOF unit/team requirements.  The program covers TCCC/PFC/PCC critical tasks for both medics and non-medics,  Joint Trauma System PFC Clinical Practice Guidelines.

This is the Gold Standard of training for units who are expected to conduct high-risk operations in medically austere environments that must be prepared to provide patient care for extended evacuation times. Individuals may attend this course but training with your team is highly recommended.

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