Stop the Bleed Class
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Stop the Bleed Class

  • UNDER 14 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN

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.

By Westport Volunteer Emergency Medical Service

Date and time

Location

Westport Volunteer Emergency Medical Service (WVEMS)

50 Jesup Road Westport, CT 06880

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour 45 minutes
  • UNDER 14 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN
  • Free venue parking

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:

  1. Apply focused pressure to the wound
  2. Pack and compress deep injuries
  3. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of the class?

To teach you how to control life‑threatening bleeding until EMS arrives.

How long does the class take?

About 90 minutes. A short presentation is followed by hands‑on practice with direct pressure, wound‑packing, and tourniquets.

Is this appropriate for a child or teenager?

This course is designed to teach critical, rapid, and easy to learn skills to stop bleeding in most situations. There is no minimum age requirement - but some content or mannequins may be graphic for some students. We welcome young people to learn how they can help others or themselves.

Do I need prior medical training?

No. The course is aimed at lay rescuers. Techniques are simple, step‑by‑step, and practiced on task trainers.

Will the slides or content be graphic?

Yes, they include realistic wound photos that will assist in teaching critical skills to save lives.

Is there a written test?

No - you demonstrate each skill alongside an instructor and other students to show proficiency.

FreeSep 17 · 7:00 PM EDT