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STOP THE BLEED® COURSE
Purpose of the Course
Uncontrolled bleeding is the leading cause of preventable trauma deaths. A person can die in under five minutes—often before help arrives. This course teaches you how to respond quickly and effectively.
Stop the Bleed is a U.S. campaign launched after the 2012 Sandy Hook shooting, developed by the American College of Surgeons. It empowers bystanders to control bleeding and save lives. Millions have been trained worldwide.
Why Stop the Bleed matters in New Zealand
1. Delays in Emergency Response
In rural or remote areas of New Zealand, emergency services can take longer to arrive. Having bystanders trained in bleeding control can make the critical difference in those first few minutes after an injury.
2. Everyday Accidents
Severe bleeding doesn't only happen in extreme situations. Farm injuries, car accidents, workplace incidents, and outdoor activities (like hiking or hunting) are all common scenarios in New Zealand where bleeding control can save lives.
3. Disaster Preparedness
New Zealand is prone to natural disasters such as earthquakes, where emergency services may be overwhelmed or delayed. In such scenarios, community members trained in basic trauma care can play a vital role in helping others.
4. Empowering Communities
The campaign promotes resilience by giving ordinary people the confidence and skills to act in emergencies, contributing to safer schools, homes, and public spaces.
What you'll learn (Course Content)
The training includes a mix of theoretical learning and practical scenarios, covering:
✅ Understanding the circulatory system
✅ Recognizing arterial vs. venous bleeding
✅ Situational awareness and safety
✅ Direct Pressure: How and where to apply firm pressure
✅ Wound Packing: Stuffing a deep wound with gauze using a skills trainer & fake blood
✅ Tourniquet Application: Proper placement and tightening
Course Fee & Additional Resoures
💳 $150 excl GST
📘 e-book
🖥️ TV or Projector with HDMI is required for PowerPoint presentation
Who Can Enrol? (Prerequisites & Requirements)
✅ The course is delivered in English, and a basic understanding of English is required.
✅ Participants must be atleast 16 years old, unless they have parental consent.
Learning Format
Our course combines a PowerPoint presentation combined with practical activities:
✅ 1 hour 30mins in a classroom setting
🎓 Certification
✅ Successful completion of the course entitles you to a certificate from the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma
SERVICE AREA
Palmerston North, Fielding, Whanganui, Dannevirke, Levin, Kapiti, Wellington, Upper Hutt, Lower Hutt, Masterton, Napier, Hastings & Taupo
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