| Date | Availability | ||||
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| Register Now | January 27 Monday |
Naperville, IL
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3 - 8 Students | 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Brian Armstrong |
Description
Imagine you're the only one around when someone suffers a severe injury - could you act? With our "Stop the Bleed" course, you won't just imagine, you'll be ready to act confidently and swiftly.
Why You Should Enroll:
Life-Saving Skills: Learn how to control life-threatening bleeding in minutes, not hours. This isn't just a class; it's a life-saving toolkit you carry with you everywhere.
No Medical Experience Needed: Whether you're a teacher, parent, office worker, or just someone who wants to be prepared, this course is designed for everyone. No medical background required - just a willingness to learn.
Hands-On Practice: Forget passive learning. You'll get real, practical experience with tourniquets, pressure dressings, and wound packing on simulation limbs. We make learning to save lives interactive and engaging.
Peace of Mind: Knowing you can respond in a crisis gives you confidence. From accidents at home to emergencies at school or work, you'll be prepared.
Community Impact: By learning these skills, you're not only protecting yourself but also becoming a vital part of a safer community. Be the hero your neighborhood needs.
Topics Covered
In an ACS Stop the Bleed course, you’ll learn three quick techniques to help save a life before someone bleeds out:
(1) How to use your hands to apply pressure to a wound
(2) How to pack a wound to control bleeding
(3) How to correctly apply a tourniquet.
Immediate Action Techniques: Learn direct pressure, tourniquet application, and wound packing in an engaging, easy-to-understand format.
Legal Awareness: Understand the Good Samaritan laws to act without fear in emergencies.
Expectations and Outcomes
Certification: Walk away with a certificate of completion, showcasing your new skills to friends, family, or employers.
These three techniques will empower you to assist in an emergency and potentially save a life.
An ACS Stop the Bleed course is for people who are interested in learning this lifesaving skill for bleeding control.
Life can throw unexpected challenges at us. Don't let unpreparedness be your barrier. Sign up for the "Stop the Bleed" course and transform how you respond to emergencies.
Types
F.A.S.T. (First Aid for Severe Trauma), Stop the Bleed
Requirements
There are no prerequisites for this course