Becoming a Community Street Medic

11:00 AM-3:00 PM

March 14, 2026

Galactic Oasis, Lakewood, Ohio

Being prepared for disasters, whether political or environmental, is vital for communities. Having a team of community medics helps bring people together and support each other whether it's a short term event or the long disaster that seems to be looming ahead. This introductory training will start the process of becoming a community street medic.

Introductory Contents

This 4-hour training will cover the topics below. Follow up trainings will be scheduled according to community needs and will take participants through the entire street and community medic training with online materials, in-person discussions, and hands-on training in basic first aid.

Introduction

Ground Rules + Guiding Principles

A Short History

Disaster Preparedness + Protest Health & Safety

Scene Assessment

Becoming a Community Street Medic

This training is being offered on a sliding-scale basis. That means that the trainer and the host are incurring costs to make this happen but we don't want to exclude anyone based on income. That said we will be taking donations onsite via cash or venmo, but will not turn anyone away. The suggested donation for this four-hour section of the full street medic training is $10-50, please donate extra if you are able.