October Stop the Bleed Class

STOP THE BLEED® Certification Class:

The American College of Surgeons’ STOP THE BLEED® program turns ordinary bystanders into immediate responders, giving you the skills to control life‑threatening bleeding before professional help arrives - at home, at work, or on the road.

In just 90 minutes you’ll learn—and practice—the three proven techniques that save lives:

1. Apply focused pressure to the wound
2. Pack and compress deep injuries
3. Apply a tourniquet correctly and safely

• Brief interactive lecture: A trauma‑team instructor explains the physiology of bleeding, recognizing “red‑flag” injuries, and when to act. The updated 2025 curriculum features clearer visuals and real‑world scenarios to boost retention.

• Hands‑on skill stations: Working with moulage trainers and commercial as well as improvised supplies, you’ll practice each technique under expert guidance until you can perform it confidently.

• Scenario drills: Small‑group simulations reinforce decision‑making under stress and teach you how to integrate with 9‑1‑1 and EMS.

• Certification & resources: Successful participants receive an ACS STOP THE BLEED® certificate (valid for two years) plus access to an online refresher module and downloadable reference cards for continued practice.

Whether you’re a teacher, coach, parent, or concerned citizen, this class equips you with simple, battlefield‑tested skills that can keep someone alive in the first critical minutes after an injury. Stop the bleed—save a life.

Host or Publisher Westport Volunteer Emergency Medical Service