This class is the hands on skills training for the STOP THE BLEED® course. Completion of the online course is required prior to attending this course. Participants will be given the opportunity to learn and practice the skills taught, including applying direct pressure to a simulated wound, wound packing, and the use of a tourniquet. To access the required online course visit: https://www.stopthebleed.org/training/online-course/
FAQ
What is STOP THE BLEED®? A STOP THE BLEED® course is for people who are interested in learning this lifesaving skill. The American College of Surgeons STOP THE BLEED® campaign has trained over 1 million people including students, teachers, and community groups. We are committed to training anyone who is old enough to understand what the course teaches and is interested in learning how to STOP THE BLEED® and save a life.
How long does the STOP THE BLEED® Skills Only course take to complete? The required online interactive course takes approximentally 25 minutes to complete. The in person skills portion usually takes no longer than 45 minutes, depending on class sizes- however we schedule a full hour and participants are welcome to continue to practice the skills for the entire duration.
Can I set up a STOP THE BLEED® course for my school, church, company, or other community group? Absolutely! We generally host small group courses regularly, however if you would like to get a larger group from your organization to get trained we can travel to you and put on a larger class for everyone. We will offer this larger group class at a discounted rate for all participants, based on class size. Please send us an email at [email protected] if this is something you are interested in.