The top cause of preventable death in trauma is bleeding. 20% of people who have died from traumatic injuries could have survived with quick bleeding control.

During bleeding control training, you will learn how to:

• Determine if an area is safe for you to proceed toward a victim to provide assistance
• Identify any nearby tools to assist you such as a publicly placed bleeding control kit or everyday items that can be used to control bleeding.
• Use your hands to apply direct pressure at the site of the wound to stop bleeding
• Pack a deep wound with cloth or gauze to control bleeding
• Correctly apply a tourniquet to an injured limb to stop bleeding
• Keep the victim calm until help arrives