Free Training to Help You go from Bystander to Lifesaver

What is STOP THE BLEED® training?

 STOP THE BLEED® is a national education program developed by the American College of Surgeons to train people to spot life-threatening bleeding and control it until help arrives. 

Who can take a STOP THE BLEED® course?

Anyone can take the course. It is designed for people with little or no medical training and can be taught to adults, teens, community groups, workplaces and organizations.

Do I need medical experience to participate?

No. STOP THE BLEED® is specifically designed for everyday citizens. All skills are taught step-by-step using hands-on practice.

What skills will I learn?

Participants learn how to:

• Recognize life-threatening bleeding

• Apply direct pressure using hands

• Pack a wound

• Apply a tourniquet correctly

How long is the training?

Course length may vary by location and format, but most sessions are short while still allowing hands-on practice.

Is STOP THE BLEED® only for mass casualty events?

No. While STOP THE BLEED® is critical during large-scale emergencies, the skills are just as important for everyday incidents such as car juries, household emergencies or recreational injuries.

Is the training evidence-based?

Yes. STOP THE BLEED® incorporates hemorrhage control research and lifesaving techniques from military medicine in the Afghanistan and Iraqi wars, as well as civilian trauma care.

Can UC Health provide STOP THE BLEED® training for our organization?

Yes. UC Health offers STOP THE BLEED® training for community groups, schools, workplaces and organizations. Group training options may be available. and organizations. Group training options may be available.

How do I sign up or request training?

To learn more about upcoming STOP THE BLEED® training opportunities or to request a session for your organization, please contact our Trauma Injury Prevention and Education team at 513-584-5382.