I have asked a few times what level of first aid training TSOs receive, and went to do a search. The answer I found was even more disturbing - not only would it appear that they do not receive training, but they are not permitted to provide assistance unless excused from their duties by a supervisor or a manager.
b. TSA employees may voluntarily enroll in local first aid, CPR, and AED training programs. The training must be on their own time and at their own expense regardless of who offers the training.
c. TSA employees trained and certified in first aid or CPR/AED, may provide emergency care as a Good Samaritan only when excused from security duties by their supervisor or manager.
http://www.consumertraveler.com/toda...tion%E2%80%9D/
The fact that the TSA appears to actually discourage TSOs from any form of medical training and yet we have TSOs comparing themselves to EMS or physicians is very telling indeed.