The HIIP program delivers life-saving prevention and treatment skills to your team, and it is a hands-on program combined with discussion-based learning. It can be taught as a standalone option over the course of 2 hours, or as a module to be added to any of our other programs, such as Stop The Bleed, Trauma First Aid or CPR/AED. Topics covered include heat injury prevention, identification and treatment. Prevention begins well before heat exposure, and should include concepts such as pre-hydration, proper diet, sun protective clothing, and proper rest between outdoor exposure. Early identification of heat injuries is critical to both comfort and survival. Heat injuries (hyperthermia) begin with dehydration and can rapidly progress to heat exhaustion and heat stroke, which is a life threatening condition. As soon as possible, treatment for heat injuries should begin – and each level of injury is treated specifically. This program also covers local vendor rules and regulations regarding heat exposure and what to expect from professional responders.
All participants will receive our Heat Stress Identification card and decal.