In a bleeding emergency, the actions you take before first responders arrive can make a critical difference. Stop the Bleed training gives you the knowledge and hands-on skills to recognize life-threatening bleeding and take action to help control it.

What you’ll learn

During this 60-minute, hands-on course, you’ll learn how to:

• Recognize life-threatening bleeding
• Apply direct pressure to a wound
• Pack a wound to help control bleeding
• Properly apply a tourniques
• Respond with greater confidence during a bleeding emergency

Classes are offered on an ongoing basis and include hands-on practice with trained UCI Health providers.

Become an instructor

Eligible participants can receive additional instruction to become Stop the Bleed instructors and bring these lifesaving skills to others in their community.