Stop the Bleed
Community & workplace
About this course
Victor Farmington Ambulance is authorized by the American College of Surgeons to deliver Stop the Bleed. The course trains, equips, and empowers the public to help in a bleeding emergency before EMS arrives. You will learn bleeding-control concepts and practice in simulated scenarios, and every participant receives a tourniquet on completion.
Who it's for
Teachers, coaches, security and facilities staff, and anyone who wants to be ready to respond in a bleeding emergency at work, school, or in public.
What you'll cover
You'll learn how to recognize life-threatening bleeding and how to control it with direct pressure, wound packing, and a tourniquet.
at a glance
Duration
1.5 hours
Certification
Certificate of completion
Certified by
American College of Surgeons
Price
$25
Per person
Workbook:
Why it matters
Uncontrolled bleeding can become life-threatening in minutes, faster than EMS can usually arrive. Stop the Bleed has trained more than 5 million people nationwide to act as the first line of help, and every participant leaves with a tourniquet.
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