COURSE DESCRIPTION

This comprehensive Stop the Bleed® course equips participants with essential skills to recognise and manage life-threatening bleeding emergencies.

COURSE CONTENT

The course includes both theoretical and practical components:

• Basic Physiology of Bleeding:
  Understand how the body responds to blood loss and why rapid intervention is critical.
• Identifying Life-Threatening Bleeding:
  Learn to quickly assess bleeding severity and prioritise treatment.
• Bleeding Control Techniques:
  • Applying direct pressure
  • Wound packing techniques
  • Safe and effective use of a tourniquet
• Hands-On Practical Training:
  Practice bleeding control skills on simulated wounds using realistic training equipment.
• Emergency Scene Management:
  Learn how to stay calm, take control of the situation, and provide care until medical help arrives.

LEARNING RESOURCES

• Each student will be provided with a workbook to review and keep for future reference.
• Each student will receive a personal Stop the Bleed® Kit.

TESTING AND CERTIFICATION

• Receive a Hatzolah Training Centre attendance certificate.