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Life-Threatening Bleeding & Tourniquet Application

Learn how to respond to severe bleeding emergencies with calm, hands-on instruction. This course focuses on direct pressure, wound packing, and tourniquet application to help stabilize a victim until EMS arrives.

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Hands-On Skills Tourniquet + Wound Packing Fast, Confidence-Building

Choose the Option You Need

This course is a focused, in-person Skill Boost session (one option).

Skill Boost Course

Bleeding Control + Tourniquet Application

Practice recognizing life-threatening bleeding and taking immediate action using direct pressure, wound packing, and tourniquets.

  • Recognize life-threatening bleeding
  • Apply direct pressure and pressure dressings
  • Pack a wound (including hemostatic dressings when applicable)
  • Apply and secure a tourniquet
  • Provide care until EMS arrives
Instructor-guided practice Certificate valid 2 years ~75 minutes
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How This Class Works

This is a short, hands-on Skill Boost course focused on the actions that matter most in the first minutes of a severe bleeding emergency.

1
Recognize life-threatening bleeding
You’ll learn how to quickly identify severe bleeding and prioritize the right response.
2
Practice bleeding control skills
Hands-on practice includes direct pressure, wound packing, and tourniquet application.
3
Learn what to do next
You’ll cover how to continue care until EMS arrives and what details matter when calling for help.
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What You’ll Learn

Clear actions for severe bleeding emergencies — taught step-by-step with hands-on practice.

Bleeding Recognition

How to identify life-threatening bleeding and respond immediately.

Direct Pressure

Apply effective pressure and pressure dressings to slow or stop bleeding.

Wound Packing

Pack a wound properly and understand when hemostatic dressings may be used.

Tourniquet Application

Apply and secure a tourniquet correctly and monitor until EMS arrives.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to the most common questions about this course.

Is this course in-person?
Yes. This Skill Boost course is designed as an in-person, hands-on session focused on practical skills.
How long is the course?
The session is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, depending on class size and practice time.
Do I get a certification?
Yes. Participants receive a completion certificate that is valid for 2 years.
Can you teach this at my workplace or church?
Yes. We offer hosted/on-site group training. Use “Request Group Training” to get a quote.
Do I need prior First Aid or CPR training?
It’s recommended that participants have First Aid and/or CPR training (or be enrolled in an equivalent course), since this class builds on emergency response basics while focusing specifically on severe bleeding control.
Are these American Red Cross courses?
First In Safety is an American Red Cross Licensed Training Provider for our Health & Safety courses.
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