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    • Urban Search And Rescue Medical Team Specialist

      Urban Search & Rescue Medical Team Specialist

      Butlerville, Indiana (June 16-20th 2025)
      Course Type: In-Person
      $3,200.00

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    •   Approved Training Center - NAR Training is an approved training center by both the Southern Nevada Health Care District (SNHD) & South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC).

        In-Person Training - This course takes place at the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center, a 1,000-acre state-of-the-art facility near Butlerville, Indiana.

        Engaged Learning - North American Rescue Training, in partnership with ABC Logistical Resource, offers the US&R Medical Team Specialist (MTS) course at the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center, providing emergency responders with hands-on skills and knowledge for working effectively in austere environments through real-world scenarios and practical field exercises.

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  • About This Course

    • Urban Search & Rescue (USAR) Medical Team Specialist Course

      Offered by North American Rescue Training & Education (NAR-T)

      Course Overview


      The Urban Search & Rescue (USAR) Medical Team Specialist Course is a 5-day advanced training program designed for emergency response personnel who provide medical care in disaster and austere environments. This course, conducted at the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center (MUTC) in Butlerville, Indiana, is a blended learning program combining online coursework with immersive, hands-on training.

      This course focuses on critical trauma management, confined space medicine, environmental injuries, and canine search team medical support. Participants will engage in live rubble and collapse simulations, preparing them for real-world Urban Search & Rescue (USAR) operations.

      Upon successful completion, participants will meet the FEMA equivalency training requirements and the NFPA 1670 and 1006 Standards for Technical Search and Rescue Qualifications.

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    • Course Objectives

      By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

      • Perform rapid trauma assessments and provide advanced prehospital interventions in disaster environments.
      • Apply USAR medical protocols for crush syndrome, environmental injuries, and confined space medicine.
      • Provide medical care for search and rescue canines in high-risk operations.
      • Operate effectively within a FEMA USAR Task Force as a Medical Team Specialist.
      • Engage in hands-on rescue simulations involving collapsed structures and hazardous environments.

      Who Should Attend?

      This course is designed for emergency responders and medical professionals who operate in Urban Search & Rescue (USAR) environments, including:

      • Current Federal or State USAR Taskforce Members 
      • Paramedics, AEMTs, and EMTs
      • Military medical specialists (18D, PJ, IDH/HC)
      • Nurses and Physician Assistants
      • Physicians specializing in emergency or trauma medicine
      • Firefighters and USAR team members

      Prerequisites

      • Must hold a current certification as an EMT, AEMT, paramedic, nurse, physician assistant, physician, or military medic.
      • Must complete the TEEX/NERRTC CBT module before attending in-person training.
      • Must submit a copy of the CBT completion certificate before the course start date.

      Online Course Access Instructions

      After enrolling, you will receive an email from our training staff within 3 business days. This email will include:

      • Instructions for accessing your online learning

      • Your online course access code

      Important:
      Please make sure to use a valid and accessible email address when setting up your student account during checkout. Be sure to check your spam or junk folders if you don’t see the email in your inbox.

      Training Location

      Muscatatuck Urban Training Center (MUTC)
      4230 E Administration Dr, Butlerville, IN 47223 (ADD GOOGLE LINK)

      MUTC is a premier disaster response training facility, featuring state-of-the-art collapsed structure simulators, confined space environments, and hazardous materials training zones.

      Lodging & Meals

      • Onsite lodging is available onsite at MUTC (at an additional cost).
        • Please note the closest hotel is 1 hour away from the training center
      • Three meals are provided daily at the training facility’s dining hall or designated training areas. (at an additional cost)
        • Please note the closest restaurants are 1 hour away from the training center

      *Students can find out more information on how to book onsite lodging and meals upon checkout and in your course welcome email.

      Course Fee

      • $3,200 per student (Does not include lodging or meals).
      • Enrollment Deadline: May 20, 2025 (Limited seats available).

      Required Equipment

      Participants must bring the following USAR-approved personal protective equipment (PPE):

      • USAR helmet (ANSI Z89.1-type 1) with a helmet light
      • Eye protection (ANSI-rated safety glasses or goggles)
      • Hearing protection (earplugs or earmuffs)
      • Work/safety boots (ANSI-rated with steel or composite toe)
      • Work gloves (cut-resistant or tactical gloves recommended)
      • Knee pads (elbow pads optional)
      • BDU-style long-sleeve work uniform
      • Rain gear and cold-weather clothing (as needed)
      • Flashlight
      • Stethoscope
      • Trauma shears

      Schedule

      • June 16-20, 2025
      • Daily Training Hours: 0800 - 1800
      • Night Training Exercise: June 19, 2025 (ends at 2300)
      • Final Session & Graduation: June 20, 2025 (concludes at 1200)

      Enrollment & Payment Information

      • Participants will be vetted before acceptance.
      • Priority goes to active Federal, State, and International USAR Members 
      • 2nd Priority given to US Military Members 
      • If we have availability we will then open the course open to General Public Public Safety Members

      How to Register

      Secure your spot in the Urban Search & Rescue Medical Team Specialist Course by enrolling today.

      Registration Deadline: May 20, 2025

      For questions or assistance, contact:
      Email: rdeluca@narescue.com or abclogisticalresources@gmail.com
      Phone: 940-391-9170

      Why Train with North American Rescue (NAR-T)?

      • FEMA-approved training equivalency – Meets national USAR Medical Specialist and Medical Team Manager requirements.
      • Real-world rescue training – Hands-on experience in live rubble pile and collapse environments.
      • Expert instructors – Learn from professionals with experience in USAR, military medicine, and disaster response.
      • Comprehensive curriculum – Covers rescue medicine, environmental injuries, and multi-system trauma care.
      • State-of-the-art training facility – Train in one of the most advanced USAR environments in the country.

      Take Your USAR Medical Skills to the Next Level

      Join North American Rescue Training & Education for this elite Urban Search & Rescue Medical Team Specialist Course. Gain the skills, experience, and certifications needed to operate in high-risk disaster environments and become an essential part of USAR medical response teams.

       

  • Engaged Learning

    • Course Structure

      Blended Learning Format

      This course consists of:

      • 13-hour Online Computer-Based Training (CBT) Module – Completed through the TEEX/NERRTC platform before attending in-person training.
      • 46 hours of Instructor-Led Training (ILT) over 5 days – Includes hands-on skills, field simulations, and scenario-based exercises.

      Hands-On Training at MUTC

      Participants will train at Muscatatuck Urban Training Center (MUTC), a 1,000-acre advanced facility used for military and civilian emergency response training. The site features:

      • Live rubble piles and collapse structures for realistic disaster response training.
      • Confined space rescue simulators to practice patient extraction techniques.
      • Hazardous environment training areas for extreme condition response drills.

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  • FAQs

    • The Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Medical Team Specialist (MTS) Course offered by North American Rescue Training and Education (NAR-T) in partnership with ABC Logistical Resources is an advanced training program designed for Paramedics, Nurses, Physician Assistants, Physicians, and military medical specialists. This course provides the knowledge and hands-on experience required to operate as a Medical Team Specialist in challenging urban and collapsed structure environments, including training in managing crush syndrome, environmental injuries, and veterinary emergencies.

      This course is designed for certified Paramedics, Nurses, Physician Assistants, Physicians, and military medical specialists (such as medics, IDH/HC, 18D, and PJs). To enroll, participants must complete an online CBT module and bring the certificate of completion to the first day of class. Participants must be vetted and registered by November 1, 2024.

      The course includes 13 hours of online learning through a computer-based training (CBT) module and 46 hours of in-person training at the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center. The in-person training spans five days and includes practical field exercises, live scenarios in rubble and collapse environments, a nighttime exercise, and instruction on specialized rescue techniques and emergency care for search canines.

      The cost of the Urban Search and Rescue Medical Team Specialist Course is $4,200 per student. This fee includes lodging, meals, and daily transportation within the training center. Participants are responsible for arranging their own travel to the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center. Please note that space is limited, and early registration is recommended.

      Participants must bring specific personal protective equipment (PPE) including a US&R type helmet, eye protection, ear plugs, work/safety toe boots, work gloves, knee pads, and cold weather gear. They should also bring standard work duty clothing, a flashlight, stethoscope, and trauma shears. During the course, participants are required to wear their Task Force or Department uniform.

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