Stop the Bleed (STB)

The American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma is leading the effort to save lives by teaching the civilian population to provide vital initial response to stop uncontrolled bleeding in emergency situations. Stop the Bleed® Training is an interactive training program, providing the foundation for implementing lifesaving initiatives. The STB training program will prepare you to respond and mitigate life-threatening injuries in a hostile environment. STB training will teach you to be more prepared and proficient in severe bleeding control and life-saving techniques. The course is founded on the principles of Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC); its curriculum is consistent with the Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) guidelines and meets the recommendations of the Hartford Consensus document on improving survival from active shooter events. The Hartford Consensus, in collaboration with the American College of Surgeons (ACS), emphasizes that no one should die from uncontrolled bleeding.

Course Highlights

  • This course is designed for anyone and everyone. Ages 15 and older recommended due to the nature of some of the content explored.

  • This is an interactive, hands-on course. There is ample time to practice skills.

  • Wear comfortable, durable pants and tops that you don’t mind getting stained.

  • All medical training equipment and course materials will be provided.

  • 2-hour class

  • $65.00/student; minimum class size of 9 students

Course Topics Include

  • Tourniquet Application Techniques

  • Tourniquet Skill Station

  • Bleeding Control

  • Hemostatic Agents Pros/Cons

  • Basic Wound Care

  • Wound Packing Skill Station