During a crisis, no matter how quickly professional emergency responders arrive, bystanders will always be first on the scene. This class will teach you how to take simple actions immediately to help save a life. The Trauma Center at Duke University Hospital is committed to helping our community to become lifesavers.
Class Description
This FREE course is part lecture and part hands-on skills training. In it, you will learn how to:
- Recognize bleeding that is life-threatening
- Apply direct pressure to wounds
- Apply a tourniquet
No prior medical knowledge or training is necessary to take the course.
Stop The Bleed is a 90-minute course designed as a one-time certification to provide you with the knowledge and skills to help save a life.
Request an on-site class at your facility, school, church, business, or organization by emailing Tricia Smar at tricia.smar@duke.edu.