January Stop the Bleed Class
By Westport Volunteer Emergency Medical Service
Overview
The #1 cause of a preventable death after an injury is bleeding. This class will teach you how to save lives wherever life takes you.
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:
- Apply focused pressure to the wound
- Pack and compress deep injuries
- Apply a tourniquet correctly and safely
What the course entails:
- 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.
Join us:
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.
Category: Health, Medical
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Highlights
- 1 hour 45 minutes
- under 14 with parent or legal guardian
- In person
- Free parking
- Doors at 6:45 PM
Location
Westport Volunteer Emergency Medical Service (WVEMS)
50 Jesup Road
Westport, CT 06880
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Organized by
Westport Volunteer Emergency Medical Service
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