Description
American College of Surgeons
Certified Stop The Bleed Training
Program Origin & Development: The program was developed by the Department of Defense, inspired by military trauma care and the need to respond to life-threatening bleeding quickly. Stop the Bleed enhances public preparedness in emergencies, from battlefield to everyday situations
In this 4-hour class you will learn:
First Aid / CPR / AED
How To Find and Identify the Bleed
– Identify life-threatening bleeding & assess the scene.
– Recognize different types of bleeding: arterial, venous, and capillary.
– Expose wounds safely to assess severity & locate hidden injuries.
Hemorrhage Control Techniques
– Apply direct pressure using hands or cloth until bleeding stops.
– Properly use commercial tourniquets on limbs when needed including on yourself in the field
– Learn wound packing techniques to control deep bleeding.
– Combine methods like pressure, packing, and tourniquets as required.
Commercial & Improvised Equipment
– Use standard trauma kit items: tourniquets, dressings, pressure bandages.
– Create improvised solutions with belts, cloth, and available
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LOCATION
Moorpark, CA
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CALENDAR
See calendar
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TIME
4.5 hours.
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REQUIREMENTS
- General Information Form (emailed after signup)
- Release of Liability (emailed after signup)
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WHAT TO BRING
- Notetaking Materials
- Handgun and/or rifle and gear
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FAQ’S
What certificates are given? First Aid / CPR / AED and Stop the Bleed certificates are issued. Both are nationally recognized leader in their respective fields.