Office of the Surgeon
Camp Atterbury, Indiana
Inclosure #5
TRAINING SCHEDULE - MEDICAL AND SURGICAL TECHNICIANS SCHOOL
From 8 May to 12 May 1944
From 8 May to 12 May 1944
| Day, Date and Hour | Place | Instructor | Nature of Instruction | Study References | Lecture Hall & Disp. Equip. |
| Monday, 1 May 0730-0830 | Rec Hall, Bldg #714 | Lt. Epperson | Applied anatomy and physiology of bones, joints, skin and muscles. | Chapter 2, TM 8-220 | Blackboard and chalk. Charts |
| 0830-0930 | ditto | Lt. Xander | Applied anatomy and physiology of the circulatory, respiratory and digestive systems (Conference and demonstration) | Chapter 2, 8-220 | Blackboard and chalk. Charts |
| 0930-1030 | ditto | Lt. Epperson | Applied anatomy and physiology of the excretory, genito-urinary systems. | Chapter 2, TM 8-220 | Blackboard and chalk. Charts |
| 1030-1130 | ditto | Lt. Zander | Applied anatomy and physiology of the nervous, special senses and endocrine systems. (Conference and demonstration) | Chapter 2, TM 8-220 | Blackboard and chalk. Charts |
| 1230-1330 | ditto | Lt. Parisi | Technique of the administration of anesthetics (Conference and demonstration) | Chapter 3, Sec. I, par. 118, TM 8-220 | Syringes, needles, procaine, sterile water, other mask and ethyl-chloride |
| 1330-1430 | ditto | Capt Wachtel | Treatment of infections | Chapter 3, TM 8-220 | Bandage, compresses, basins, towels, surgical knives and forceps. |
| 1430-1530 | ditto | Lt. Stone | Nomenclature; care and use of surgical instruments and equipment. Setting up of instrument trays. | Chapter 3, Sec. 4, TM 8-220. Sec. I, II, & III TM 8-611 | Chest 1, Chest 2, Chest 3, Autoclave |
| Tuesday, 8 May 0730-1030 | ditto | Capt Wachtel & Capt Grosh | post-operative and operative technique, including sterilization of instruments and equipment. (Conference and demonstration) | Chapter 3, Sec. 3, TM 8-220.Chapter 3, Sec. 1, par. 123, TM 8-220. Chapter 3, Sec. 3, TM 8-220 | Chests 1, 2 & 3,14,16 & 17. Autoclave, blankets, sheets and towels |
| 1030-1130 | ditto | Capt Wachtel & Capt Grosh | post-operative treatment (Conference and demonstration) | Chapter 3, Sec. 3, TM 8-220. Chapter 3, Sec. 1, par. 123, TM 8-220. Chapter 3, Sec. 3, TM 8-220 | Chests 1, 2, 3, 14, 16 & 17. Autoclave, blankets, sheets and towels |
| 1230-1330 | ditto | Capt Wachtel & Capt Grosh | post-operative treatment (Conference and demonstration) | Chapter 3, Sec. 3, TM 8-220. Chapter 3, Sec. 1, par. 123, TM 8-220. Chapter 3, Sec. 3, TM 8-220 | Chests 1, 2, 3, 14, 16 & 17. Autoclave, blankets, sheets and towels |
| 1330-1430 | ditto | Lt. Epperson | Diagnosis and treatment of battle neurosis (Conference and demonstration) | T-8, Med. 21 | Blackboard and chalk |
| 1430-1530 | ditto | Capt Kincov | Demonstration of Gas Treatment. Chest and gas casualty treatment kit. (Conference and demonstration) | FM 21-40, TM 8-285, Chapter 1, Sec. 1, 2 & 3. Chapter 8, TM 80285 | Gas treatment chest, gas casualty treatment chest, protective clothing. |
| 1530-1630 | ditto | Lt. Epperson | Differential diagnosis and treatment of acute abdominal conditions. Diagnosis and treatment of accidental poisoning (Conference and demonstration) | None | Blackboard and chalk |
| Wednesday, 10 May 0730-0830 | ditto | Maj. Dreier | Emergency medical treatment of wounds and hemorrhage. (Conference and demonstration and application) | Chapter 3, Sec. 4, TM 8-220, FM 8-50, FM 21-10 | Splints, bandages, dressings, litters, blankets and heat pads |
| 0830-0930 | ditto | Capt Grosh | Emergency medical treatment of fractures and dislocations. (Conference, demonstration and application) | Chapter 3, Sec. 4, TM 8-220. FM 8-50. FM 21-10 | Splints, bandages, litters, blankets and heat pads |
| 0930-1030 | ditto | Lt. Warner | Emergency treatment of shock and unconsciousness. (Conference, demonstration and application) | Chapter 3, Sec. 4, TM 8-220. FM 8-50. FM 21-10 | splints, bandages, dressings, litters, blankets and heat pads |
| 1030-1130 | ditto | Maj. Fridline | Emergency medical treatment of blast injuries and injuries due to heat and cold. (Conference, demonstration and application. | Chapter 3, Sec. 4, TM 8-220. FM 8-50. FM 21-10 | splints, bandages, dressings, litters, blankets and heat pads |
| 1300-1700 | Unit Disp | Unit Surgeons | Technique of preparation and administration of drugs, plasma, and fluids (Partenerally) | Chapter 4, Sec. 2, par. 212, TM 8-220 | syringes 2, 5, 10 CC needles, alcohol. sterile water and plasma |
| Thursday, May 11 0730-0830 | Rec Hall, Bldg #714 | Capt Grosh | Treatment of battle injuries of head, neck and extremities (Demonstration) | None | Moulages bandage, adhesive and dressings |
| 0830-0930 | ditto | Lt Epperson | Treatment of battle injuries of chest and abdomen (Demonstration) | None | Moulages bandage, adhesive and dressings. |
| 0930-1030 | ditto | Lt. Ross | Preparation of casualties for transportation (Conference and demonstration) | TM 8-35 | Litters and blankets |
| 1030-1130 | ditto | Lt. Stone | Materia Medica and pharmacy (Conference and demonstration) | TM 8-220. TM 8-233 | MD chest 1 & 2 |
| 1230-1330 | ditto | Lt. Rogg | Control and treatment of respiratory diseases (Conference) | Sec. 4, Chapter 4, Sec. 3, Chapter 4, TM 8-220 | Blackboard, chalk and charts |
| 1330-1430 | ditto | Lt. Siemens | Control and treatment of intestinal diseases (Conference) | Sec. 4, Chapter 4, Sec. 5, Chapter 5, TM 8-220 | Blackboard, chalk and charts. |
| 1430-1630 | ditto | Capt Hene | Control and treatment of insect borne diseases (Conference) | Sec. 4, Chapter 4, Sec. 5, Chapter 5, TM 8-220 | Blackboard, chalk and charts |
| FRIDAY, 12 May 0730-0830 | ditto | Lt. Rogg | Control and treatment of venereal diseases | Sec. 4, Chapter 4, Sec. 6, Chapter 5, TM 8-220 | syringes 2 & 5cc Mapharsen bismuth |
| 0830-0930 | ditto | Capt Wachtel | Treatment of drowning, asphyxia, and carbon monoxide poisoning. Demonstration of oxygen therapy apparatus (Conference, demonstration and application) | Chapter 10, Sec. 5, par. 120, 121, 122, FM 21-10 | Oxygen therapy apparatus |
| 0930-1030 | ditto | Lt. Kincov | Treatment of burns, frostbite and immersion foot (Conference and demonstration) | Chapter 3, Sec. 4, TM 8-220. USA Bulletin Med. Dept. No. 75 | Baloptican and screen |
| 1030-1130 | ditto | Lt. Siemens | Treatment of common emergencies (Conference, demonstration and application | Chapter 3, Sec. 4, TM 8-220 | par syringe, applicators, nasal forceps, 1-inch bandage, petrolatum, catheter, forceps |
| 1230-1530 | ditto | Capt Grosh & Capt Wachtel | Preparation and uses of plaster of paris bandage for the fixation of joints and fractures (Conference, demonstration and application) | FM 8-50, Chapter 2, Sec. 2, TM 8-220 | 3-inch bandages, plaster of paris bandages, sheep cotton, basins and water |
| 1530-1630 | ditto | By Division Surgeon | Examination | None | Lecture Hall and disp. equip. |
For the Surgeon:
James R. Klett
1st Lt., Med Adm C
Office Executive
NOTE: Further references for instructors may be found in TM 8-210.
Page last revised
09/19/2016James D. West
www.IndianaMilitary.org
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