DoD "Stop the Bleed®" Training

Master critical trauma care with the DoD Stop the Bleed course: learn wound packing and tourniquet skills used to stop hemorrhage.

Stop the Bleed training empowers everyday people to act decisively during life-threatening bleeding emergencies before professional help arrives. This hands-on course provides battlefield-proven techniques adapted for workplaces, schools, and public spaces. Participants gain confidence in recognizing severe bleeding, prioritizing actions under stress, and using readily available tools to save lives. Emphasis is placed on making rapid decisions, prioritizing personal safety, and employing effective teamwork. Upon completion, students will understand how immediate control of bleeding dramatically increases survivability and how their actions can bridge critical minutes until emergency services arrive.