The Responder Training Pathway
A progressive training model designed to build confidence, skill retention, and practical performance under pressure.
R1 — Build the foundation to respond with confidence.
Responder 1 is the entry point into the Shepherd Training Group pathway. It is built to give students a practical foundation in responder-style trauma care through S-MARCH-E algorithm, clear instruction, repetition, and hands-on application.
Who This Is For
- First-time students
- Civilians
- Church security teams
- Prepared community members
What You Will Learn
- Foundational trauma response concepts
- Tourniquet application
- Wound packing fundamentals
- Practical hands-on reps under instructor guidance
- Core skills for real-world emergency response
Format
Hands-on, instructor-led training designed for students who need a strong practical starting point.
Prerequisites
No prior training required.
What's Included
Responder 1 only.
Registration Policy
Online registration is confirmed only after full payment is received at checkout. Alternative payment arrangements must be approved directly in advance.
R2 — Advance beyond the basics and build stronger performance under pressure.
Responder 2 is designed for students who want to go beyond the foundational level and spend more time applying responder skills with greater repetition, pressure, and practical decision-making.
Who This Is For
- Students ready for more advanced application
- Returning students
- Church and team responders
- Prepared civilians seeking deeper reps
What You Will Learn
- Advanced application of foundational responder skills
- More repetition with critical hands-on tasks
- Improved decision-making under stress
- Better consistency and confidence in skill execution
- Progressive development beyond entry-level training
Format
Progressive instructor-led training with more reps, more application, and a stronger emphasis on performing skills reliably.
Prerequisites
Responder 1
What's Included
Includes Responder 1 with purchase.
Registration Policy
Online registration is confirmed only after full payment is received at checkout. Alternative payment arrangements must be approved directly in advance.
R3 — The highest current training tier for students ready for deeper application, pressure, and scenario-driven growth.
Responder 3 is the highest level in the current Shepherd Training Group pathway. This two-day course is built for students who want more than foundational instruction and are ready for deeper hands-on application, higher-pressure decision-making, and scenario-driven responder development.
Who This Is For
- Committed returning students
- Prepared civilians seeking the full pathway
- Church security or team responders
- Students ready for the highest level currently offered
What You Will Learn
- Integration of responder fundamentals with advanced application
- Improved decision-making under pressure
- Bleeding control and shock-related response considerations
- Victim assessment and practical casualty management
- Casualty movement and evacuation concepts
- Scenario-driven application in dynamic training environments
Format
Extended instructor-led training with progressive application, practical scenarios, and a strong emphasis on performing under stress.
Prerequisites
Responder 2
What's Included
Includes Responder 1 and Responder 2 with purchase.
Day 1
Day 1 includes the Responder 1 and Responder 2 progression. Students begin with foundational trauma response built around the S-MARCH-E framework, then advance into more hands-on application, repetition, and practical use of core responder skills and equipment.
Day 2
Day 2 is the dedicated Responder 3 phase and goes deeper into responder mindset, care under pressure, bleeding control, shock considerations, casualty movement, and practical problem-solving in dynamic scenarios.
What to Bring
Long sleeves and pants are strongly recommended. Students should expect to get dirty during training, and conditions may include mud, water, simulated blood, or other outdoor and scenario-related exposure depending on course setup. A change of clothes and shoes is highly recommended.
Physical Expectations
This is a physically active, scenario-driven course. Students should be able to move independently, participate in hands-on drills, and handle moderate physical activity without assistance.
Course Length
Two back-to-back 10-hour training days.
Meals & Drinks
Students are responsible for their own meals and drinks during the course.
Included Materials
Included with the course: CAT Gen 7 Tourniquet (trainer), 6-inch Emergency Trauma Dressing (ETD), compressed gauze (trainer), nasopharyngeal airway (28 fr.), and a two-pack of chest seals (trainer).
Registration Policy
Online registration is confirmed only after full payment is received at checkout. Alternative payment arrangements must be approved directly in advance.
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