Save Lives With Stop the Bleed Training

Our program’s ultimate goal is to assist companies in helping their teams learn life-saving skills. Our mission is to ensure that as many people as possible have the knowledge to save a life. Each class is designed for participants to gain knowledge and proficiency in bleeding control, which is done through a variety of class formats and lesson structures, each dependent on the class’s level of previous knowledge and experience.

Students will learn the technique for the first time in the initial class or be challenged to grow their knowledge through scenario-based problem-solving opportunities in the renewal course. They will also get a chance to apply what they’ve learned through hands-on guided practice that will help them become more confident in their skills and abilities.

Our classes are appropriate for individuals from various backgrounds and occupations. From healthcare professionals already familiar with bleeding control protocols to manufacturing warehouse employees who want to be prepared in the event of a traumatic incident, our training can teach just about anyone what they need to know to stop someone from bleeding out.

As required for Stop the Bleed training, all of our instructors are HSI-backed and authorized to teach first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)/automated external defibrillator (AED) techniques to others. You can rest assured every course is taught by someone qualified and knowledgeable about how to save lives in emergency situations.

Our trainings maintain an appropriate student-to-instructor ratio (SIR) to ensure every student can learn in an optimal environment and get the individualized attention they need. The ideal ratio is 6:1. However, we allow a maximum SIR of 24:1. In performance evaluation situations, the maximum ratio is 2:1 so that instructors can ensure information retention and technique mastery.

We also take special care to maintain the proper student-to-bleeding control equipment (BCE) ratio. The ideal ratio is four students to one set of BCE. However, we allow a maximum ratio of 6:1 to ensure that all students have hands-on experience with our training and ample opportunities to practice.

The BCE we use for our training courses include:

Using real-world materials, these items allow students to practice the full Stop the Bleed technique.

To obtain Stop the Bleed certification, students must complete the entire course, complete a performance evaluation/skills test, and demonstrate achievement of the required skills. Students who become certified after the training will receive an authentic HSI certification card with their class completion date. Regardless of test completion, all students are eligible to receive a Recognition of Participation (ROP) document.

Stop the Bleed certification expires after two years. Students must complete a full renewal class and recertify by passing a performance evaluation before the two-year initial certification period is up to maintain their certified status. 

The benefits of having an up-to-date Stop the Bleed certificate are significant. You and your staff will know you have completed and demonstrated proficiency in a world-class curriculum backed by the U.S. Department of Defense. Your team will also be confident that they’re equipped to save lives when the unthinkable happens.