The Institute of Mass Information (IMI) is launching a series of tactical medicine classes for media professionals who are not war reporters but work in cities and regions constantly targeted in air strikes.

The training primarily aims to build Ukrainian journalists’ capability to work as safely as possible and to teach them how to help themselves and others amid continuous shelling. Participants will gain practical skills in first aid and tactical medicine which will help them to act right instead of freezing up in an emergency.

The training will be given by experienced instructors. The bulk of the course will be taken up by practical exercises: participants will rehearse each skill rather than only listening to the theory.

Location: Kyiv

To join the training, fill out this online form.

Dates:

  • 15 October 2026 (Thursday)
  • 23 October 2026 (Friday)
  • 12 November 2026 (Thursday)
  • 19 November 2026 (Thursday)
  • 26 November 2026 (Thursday)

The curriculum includes a range of practical exercises and theory modules, including:

  • assessing the situation and starting to administer aid safely;
  • performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR);
  • performing a primary examination of a casualty and determining if the condition is critical;
  • acting in cases of loss of consciousness, respiratory arrest, and choking;
  • stopping the bleeding and correct application of a tourniquet;
  • administering aid in cases of seizures, bone fractures, dislocations, and bruises;
  • providing first aid until medics arrive.

The project is implemented by the Institute of Mass Information with the support of the US Department of State (DRL).