Rigad Olomouc and Elite Training Center Launch Tactical First Aid Training

The Rigad Olomouc store has recently undergone modernization—but the most important developments are happening behind its walls. At the beginning of the year, a new regional tactical first aid training center will launch here, created in cooperation with Elite Training Center Czech Republic—one of the most experienced providers of crisis, tactical, and combat medical training in the Czech Republic.

The goal is clear: to bring professional, drill-based, internationally certified training to Olomouc—training that prepares participants to act in situations where decisions are made in seconds and where equipment is not a luxury, but simply what you have on you.

Training That Reflects Real-World Scenarios

The store’s facilities have been adapted to allow for realistic training—from massive hemorrhage control to intervention simulations in confined or otherwise limited environments. Instructors from the Czech Armed Forces, the Integrated Rescue System, and civilian emergency medicine deliver training aligned with NAEMT standards and, above all, real-world practice.

✅ That means: short briefings, clear algorithms, and extensive hands-on drills.

Courses in Olomouc are not “lectures with a certificate.” They are intensive, practical training blocks where every participant actively works, trains, and corrects mistakes in real time.

Realistic training of tactical intervention and handling of the injured in confined conditions.
Photo: Elite Training Center Lhenice

Courses Opening in Olomouc

🔵 DoD Stop the Bleed – Massive Hemorrhage Control

A four-hour, practice-focused course covering direct pressure, tourniquet application, pressure dressings, junctional bleeding management, and improvisation when standard equipment is unavailable.

This is the fastest way to turn a participant into someone capable of stopping life-threatening bleeding within seconds.
Accreditation: U.S. Department of Defense

🔵 NAEMT FOTS – First On The Scene

An eight-hour certified program designed for first responders.

The course focuses on patient assessment, resuscitation, AED use, management of acute conditions, hemorrhage control, airway management, and basic tactical patient handling in the field. It is structured to enable participants to deliver complete pre-hospital care until professional responders arrive.

🔵 NAEMT TCCC ASM – Tactical Combat Casualty Care

A seven-hour course based on the military TCCC standard, intended primarily for frontline members of armed and security forces.

The training emphasizes stress-induced drills, working with minimal equipment, the MARCH algorithm, prioritization, and decision-making under pressure. It is suitable for military personnel, law enforcement, and civilians seeking a solid understanding of tactical first aid in high-risk environments.

Who Stands Behind the Training in Olomouc

Elite Training Center Czech Republic

Rigad partners with Elite Training Center Czech Republic, a training institute with nearly 20 years of experience in tactical, combat, and crisis medicine. Instructors come from the Czech Armed Forces, the Integrated Rescue System, and civilian emergency medical services. All courses are based on internationally recognized NAEMT standards.

ETC ranks among the leading providers of tactical medical training in the Czech Republic and delivers education for armed forces, rescue services, security professionals, and the civilian public.

Hands-on training in massive hemorrhage control on training mannequins in accordance with NAEMT standards. Photo: Elite Training Center Lhenice

Professional Guarantor: Mgr. Jaroslav Duchoň, DiS.

The training is professionally guaranteed by Mgr. Jaroslav Duchoň, DiS.—a medical officer of the Czech Armed Forces, paramedic, and instructor with over 20 years of experience in tactical medicine.

He has served as the TCCC training guarantor for the Czech Air Force, gained operational experience in missions in Afghanistan and Mali, and is a certified NAEMT instructor. As the founder of Elite Training Center, he is regarded as one of the most experienced experts in tactical emergency care in the Czech Republic.

When Do We Start?

The first course dates will be announced at the beginning of the year. Preparations are well underway, training facilities are ready, and instructors are on standby. The exact launch date will be announced only once fully confirmed—we prefer not to promise anything that might later need to be postponed.

Interested participants can already inquire directly at the Rigad Olomouc store, where they will receive the most up-to-date information on the upcoming launch. Updates will also be published regularly on the Rigad website, so we recommend following our news section—we’ll make sure to announce course openings in advance.

Final Thoughts – Why Train with Rigad and Elite Training Center

Tactical first aid is no longer reserved exclusively for the military. These are practical skills that can prove essential in urban environments, in the outdoors, and while traveling—anywhere rapid and correct response matters.

The partnership between Rigad and Elite Training Center brings this training directly to Olomouc. The courses are built on hands-on practice, clear procedures, and proven algorithms aligned with international NAEMT standards.

With us, you gain:

• instructors with real-world experience from the Czech Armed Forces, emergency services, and civilian EMS,
• realistic drills adapted to actual intervention conditions,
• training based on proven NAEMT standards,
• a modern training environment directly at the Rigad store,
• the opportunity to immediately select and test appropriate equipment,
• internationally recognized certifications validating acquired skills.

Our goal is to deliver training that is practical, professional, and accessible—so participants leave with the confidence that, when needed, they can act correctly and effectively.

✅ Rigad Olomouc and Elite Training Center bring this training exactly where it belongs: closer to people who want to be prepared.