Stop Life-Threatening Bleeding
The purpose of the HSI Stop Life-Threatening Bleeding training program is for participants to gain or improve knowledge and skill proficiency in life-threatening bleeding control.
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HSI Stop Life-Threatening Bleeding has been approved by the HSI Medical Advisory Board and reviewed by the HSI Advisory Council.
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Incorporates principles and strategies for effective hemorrhage control endorsed by representatives of The Hartford Consensus III: Implementation of Bleeding Control and adapted from the American College of Surgeons (ACS) STOP THE BLEED® program.
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This program conforms with the 2020 American Heart Association and American Red Cross Focused Update for First Aid.
Intended Audience:
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This class audience is individuals from a broad range of backgrounds in the community and workplace who desire, or are occupationally required, to be trained to stop life-threatening bleeding.
General Information
Certification Requirements
• Performance evaluation: All students must perform required skills competently without assistance.
• Written evaluation: Required for Certi cation only in a Challenge class format.
Topics Covered
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Assessment of the scene and person
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Recognizing the signs of life-threatening bleeding
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How to take quick, effective action in a life-threatening bleeding event
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The difference between a bystander and an immediate responder
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Understanding the critical factors of blood loss
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The importance of taking standard safety precautions before providing help
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How to use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
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Finding the source of bleeding
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Using a bleeding control kit
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How to help if no bleeding control kit is readily available
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Applying direct, manual pressure on a wound to stop life-threatening bleeding
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Wound packing with direct manual pressure
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How to use a commercially manufactured tourniquet
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Using improvised tourniquets (optional)
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Caring for a person after life-threatening external bleeding has stopped
Certification Period
Two (2) years from month of issue
Minimum / Maximum Class Size
Minimum of two students required, student to instructor maximum ratio 10 :1
Class Duration
Initial class, approx. 2 hours dependent on class size -- Instructor will focus on class completion and understanding of topics rather than completion timing.
Class Cost
$50 per student*
* Additional fees such as booking (If HSTC needs to book a space for the training event), or mileage may apply. This will be discussed during the booking process.