Question 1

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION (AHA) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS)

Accepted Answer

DESCRIPTION: You will learn and practice CPR for adults, children, and infants on individual manikins using a face mask and Ambu bag for airway management. You will learn and practice with an AED (Automated External Defibrillator). You will learn how to relieve choking due to a foreign-body obstruction.

COURSE OBJECTIVE: The AHA’s BLS course, lasting approximately 4 hours, trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations, and provide early use of an AED. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).

Question 2

STOP THE BLEED

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DESCRIPTION: Learning to STOP THE BLEED® is a lifesaving skill. The number 1 cause of preventable death after injury is bleeding. With 3 quick actions, you can be trained and empowered to save a life.

COURSE OBJECTIVE: This is an approximately 1-hour course. A bleeding injury can happen anywhere. We've all seen it happen too often—on the news or in everyday life. Life-threatening bleeding can happen in people injured in serious accidents or disasters. Instead of being a witness, you can become an immediate responder because you know how to STOP THE BLEED®. The person next to a bleeding victim may very well be the one who’s most likely to save him or her from bleeding to death. By learning how to STOP THE BLEED®, you’ll gain the ability to recognize life-threatening bleeding and act quickly and effectively to control bleeding once you learn three quick techniques. Take the STOP THE BLEED® training course and become empowered to make a life or death difference when a bleeding emergency happens. Our instructors will teach you live—in person, using training materials specially developed to teach bleeding control techniques. They will not only instruct you, they will be available to check your movements as you practice three different bleeding control actions. They will keep working with you until you demonstrate the correct skills to STOP THE BLEED® and save a life.

Question 3

LAW ENFORCEMENT HANDGUN INSTRUCTOR

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DESCRIPTION: Students are taught classroom instructional methods, how to effectively teach firearm operator skills, and how to develop dynamic and practical range training relevant to their agency's needs. Drills on the range enforce skills in the areas of coaching, accurate shot placement, multiple threats, decision-making, shooting while moving, identifying threats, and firing in reduced light, tactical use of cover, concealed-carry training, one-handed malfunction clearing, firing from unconventional positions, and use of verbal commands. Each student makes a classroom presentation and must demonstrate his or her understanding of the course content through a written exam and pass a shooting skills proficiency course.
 
COURSE OBJECTIVE: This 5-day/40-hour course is designed to develop Law Enforcement handgun instructors so they can return to their agencies and teach other officers.

Question 4

LAW ENFORCEMENT PATROL RIFLE INSTRUCTOR

Accepted Answer

DESCRIPTION: This school centers on the patrol rifle for officers using iron sights or optics (which must be removed for zeroing exercises). The classroom portion informs students how to teach basic fundamentals of rifle marksmanship and handling, how to zero iron-sighted rifles, and discusses zeroing policy and liability concerns. Range work quickly moves from basic marksmanship to tactical movement, use of cover, various firing positions, pivots and turns, use of the safety circle concept, reloading under stress, firing on the move, multiple threats, decision-making, and reduced light threat identification and firing.

COURSE OBJECTIVE: This 5-day/40-hour course is designed to develop Law Enforcement patrol rifle instructors so they can return to their agencies and teach other officers.

Question 5

LAW ENFORCEMENT SHOTGUN INSTRUCTOR

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DESCRIPTION: The shotgun is one of the most underutilized tools available to officers because their training has failed to instill confidence in their abilities and eliminate any hesitation they have towards firing the shotgun. This school begins with a focus on the fundamentals of both pump and semi-automatic shotguns, ammunition, combat firing techniques, and the shotgun as a multi-purpose launching platform. Advanced range work includes moving targets, firing on the move, multiple threats, decision-making, select loading, speed reloading techniques, transitioning to handgun, one-hand malfunction clearing, identifying threats and firing in reduced light conditions.

COURSE OBJECTIVE: This 5-day/40-hour course is designed to develop Law Enforcement shotgun instructors so they can return to their agencies and teach other officers.

Question 6

RED DOT SIGHT (RDS) FOR HANDGUN INSTRUCTOR

Accepted Answer

DESCRIPTION: Red Dot Sights (RDS) is becoming the norm with duty pistols. As technology continues to get better, the red dot sights are becoming more prolific. Law Enforcement Instructors need to know the technical aspects of these sighting systems and the best way to conduct transitional training for them.

COURSE OBJECTIVE: This 2-day/16-hour instructor development course is designed to provide instructors with technical information related to red dot sights, mounting options, and holster considerations. In addition, instructors will learn the best way to conduct transitional training and the types of drills to run to address the common concerns associated with the use of RDS on duty pistols.

Question 7

TASER INSTRUCTION (AXON)

Accepted Answer

Mountain States Training Group provides professional Axon TASER instruction focused on safe, responsible, and effective use. Our training helps participants develop a strong understanding of TASER operation, deployment considerations, safety procedures, and proper decision-making. Instruction emphasizes practical knowledge and responsible use while reinforcing the importance of de-escalation and sound judgment. Whether developing new skills or maintaining proficiency, participants receive experienced, professional instruction built around real-world application.

Question 8

ASP BATON, RESTRAINTS, FLASHLIGHT & OC/PEPPER SPRAY INSTRUCTION (ASP-USA)

Accepted Answer

Mountain States Training Group provides professional ASP-USA instruction covering batons, restraints (handcuffs), tactical flashlights, and OC/pepper spray. Training focuses on safe equipment handling, proper application, practical use, and responsible decision-making in situations where these tools may be deployed. Participants develop greater confidence and proficiency while reinforcing de-escalation, control, safety, and appropriate use-of-force considerations. Our experienced instructors provide hands-on training designed to build skills that can be applied effectively in real-world environments.

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