Ever see a motorcycle rider in front of you form a hand sign and not know what it means? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Motorcyclists have an entire language of hand signs they form while on the road. These hand signs help communicate information effectively and quickly to other riders and individuals who are riding...Read More

There’s so much to learn about trauma care that there is no way to address all of the components in one article. If I were to be asked what is the most important treatment to learn, I would have to say, “Stop the bleeding that you can see”! There are a number of programs out...Read More

We are very proud to be an organization that has an academic program. Our program is the only motorcycle trauma training organization in the USA that has trained professional instructors. To maintain the quality of our program and the information that we provide, our Lead instructors have to be EMT or higher in medical training...Read More

Accident Scene Management instructors are required to “apply” to be an instructor. Once their application is accepted and it is determined that they qualify as either a Level One instructor or a Level Two instructor, (Level Two instructor must have a Level One instructor present for the duration of the class), the training can begin!...Read More

My name is John Herlihy. My friends call me Rogue. I have been asked a lot why I and some others started an organization named Biker Lives Matter and why it is important to me. My answer is simple, there is a need for an organization that calls attention to the tragic loss of lives...Read More

  A First Hand Account of ASM’s Virtual Training and Certification In early 2021, in response to the Covid 19 pandemic, ASM started offering virtual training as a way for students to be able to achieve full certification without physically attending a classroom. After our very first online training we received an email from a...Read More

Many of us who have been riding any length of time know that it is a good idea to carry some basic first aid items. Items such as Ibuprofen, band-aids, sting relief, burn cream, and antiseptic wipes are a part of most first aid kits and can come in handy for everyday situations. Often a...Read More

Motorcycle riding is fun. A day of riding should feel exhilarating and if it’s a really good day, by the end you may feel like you had a good work out. Yes, motorcycling is a sport. The reason why it is considered a sport is because it takes skill. We need to balance on two...Read More