COURSE PROGRAMS

At TAC9 Medical Training, we offer hands-on, practical courses tailored for both professional working dog handlers and everyday pet owners.

Courses can also be curated based on agency needs.

Medical Providers & Adv Handlers

  • Pain and Sedation Management:

    Intraosseous (IO) Placement and Fluid Management

    Endotracheal Intubation and Advanced Airway Management

    Trocharization for Bloat

    Emergency Medications and TXA Administration

    Splinting and Stabilization Techniques

    Advanced Monitoring

    This CE activity is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Pre-hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE) for 8.00 Adv CEH

    • 8 hours

    • Class limit of 10

Mid-Level Providers & Handlers

  • Junctional Hemorrhage Control and Chest Seals: Learn techniques for controlling severe bleeding in difficult areas, such as the neck, groin, and axilla, along with the application of chest seals to manage open chest wounds and prevent pneumothorax.

    Splinting and Stabilization: Master the application of splints and other methods to stabilize fractures and injuries, ensuring proper immobilization and safe transport.

    Needle Chest Decompression: Acquire the skills needed to perform needle chest decompression, a critical procedure to relieve pressure from a tension pneumothorax and restore normal breathing.

    IV Access and Fluid Resuscitation for Shock: Develop proficiency in establishing IV access and administering fluids to treat shock, stabilizing the patient’s condition in emergency situations.

    Burn Treatment and Basic Medication Administration: Understand the essentials of treating burns, including pain management and wound care, along with the administration of basic medications to address various emergency conditions.

    Toxicology Awareness and Treatment: Learn to recognize and respond to toxic exposures, including the administration of appropriate treatments to counteract poisoning and toxic substances.

    • 6 hours

    • Class limit of 12

Pet First Aid & Emergency Care

  • Our CPR and First Aid course equips everyday pet owners with the vital skills needed to effectively manage emergencies and ensure the safety of their pets.

    Bandaging and Wound Care: Learn the fundamentals of applying bandages and wound dressings, including pressure dressings and tourniquet application, to control bleeding and protect injuries in emergency situations.

    Basic Airway Management: Gain essential skills in maintaining a clear airway, ensuring that canine patients can breathe properly during critical moments.

    Temperature Regulation: Understand how to prevent hypothermia and recognize and treat hyperthermia (heatstroke) to keep working dogs safe in extreme conditions.

    Shock Recognition and Response: Develop the ability to identify the signs of shock and respond effectively with appropriate first aid measures to stabilize the patient.

    Toxicology Awareness and Rattlesnake Envenomation: Learn to recognize and treat toxic exposures, including specific protocols for managing rattlesnake bites and other forms of envenomation in working dogs.

    • 4 hours 

    • Class limit of 15

FAQs

  • All courses are conducted at the respective agency locations.

  • Our courses are designed for a wide range of individuals, from pet owners to paramedics.

  • No, all necessary supplies will be provided during the training.

  • Deposits are non-refundable if the course is canceled within 72 hours of the scheduled date.

  • We serve San Diego, Los Angeles, Riverside, and Gallatin counties.

Tac9 Med Training Instructor

Meet Your Instructor

With two decades of combined experience in veterinary and human emergency care, I bring a unique and specialized skill set to the table. As a board-certified ER nurse with 9 years in human ER nursing and 10 years in veterinary ER, trauma, and ICU care, I've developed a deep understanding of critical care.

My role as a TCCC CM/C instructor and an Air Force Reserves flight nurse with deployment experience further honed my trauma and prehospital care expertise. Driven by a passion for the health and welfare of working dogs, I blend my diverse background in both human and animal emergency care to deliver impactful and effective medical training.

JANA HELGESON

STUDENT STORIES & REVIEWS

  • Jana is not only an exceptional instructor in the realm of canine casualty care, but she is an incredible person who really loves her job and her country. I took a canine casualty class from her and those skills and knowledge obtained from her course translated to when I had to actually perform canine care during a military deployment. Do yourself a favor and take her classes.

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  • Jana is a phenomenal canine casualty instructor with valuable knowledge and experience. Her lectures are engaging and she uses her personal canine for hands on anatomy familiarization as well as basic canine assessments - I believe this is the most beneficial aspect of her course. Jana's professional, yet friendly demeanor provides a complete, well rounded course that elevates her teachings above other canine medicine/canine casualty courses that I have taken previously.

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  • Jana is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to canine casualty care. No matter what your experience with canine's is, her instruction will prepare you for the worst case scenario.

    For the K9 officer conducting operations with their dog, she will teach you to save his life. For the pet owner, she will teach you the proper placement of any subcutaneous injections your pet may need. When you walk away from this training you will be more confident and have more assurance that you can perform the necessary first aid to save your best friends life.
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  • My wife and I recently took Jana’s dog CPR and first aid class, and it was fantastic! We learned so much—she was thorough, patient, and made sure we understood everything. Jana covered topics like choking, wound bandaging, CPR, and pulse checking, and ensured we were confident in our skills, even if it meant practicing multiple times. We can’t recommend Jana and TAC9 Medical Training enough! Her class has made us feel much more prepared and capable in case of an emergency with our dog.

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Tac9 Training Tutorials

Canine CPR: Essential Lifesaving Skills

Welcome to Tac9 Training Tutorials! In this video, we delve into the critical techniques of Canine CPR—Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. Designed for emergency responders and pet owners alike, this tutorial provides step-by-step instructions to help you respond effectively in a crisis. Whether you're at home, on duty, or in the field, these skills are invaluable for anyone committed to canine safety and care.