Direct Action, Direct Care: A Street Medic Workshop

In moments of collective action, whether at protests, marches, or acts of civil disobedience, ensuring the health and safety of participants is crucial. Direct Action, Direct Care is a hands-on workshop designed to equip activists, organizers, and street medics with the essential skills to provide emergency medical care in high-stress environments.

• Who: AFT Massachusetts Local Leaders, designees of local presidents and allies
• When: Friday, August 22 from 1 pm to 4 pm
• Where: Boston Teachers Union

• The role of street medics and how you can assist participants in medical emergency
• Understanding the Good Samaritan Law and legal considerations
• Emergency planning before, during, and after actions
• Adult First Aid* for common protest injuries, including trauma, burns, bleeding control, heat exhaustion, sprains, allergic reactions, breathing emergencies, and chemical exposure
• Triage and patient assessment under challenging conditions
• Teamwork, buddy systems, and scene safety