Catastrophic Bleeding Control Course

This course provides learners with guidance on catastrophic bleeding control.

Course Summary

This course provides learners with guidance on catastrophic bleeding control, including dealing with the inherent dangers associated with the use of tourniquets and haemostatic dressings whilst administering First Aid in a high-risk working environment. All learners must hold an in date Level 3 Emergency First Aid or Level 3 First Aid at Work qualification.

This course will teach you the skills you need to learn to save people who are bleeding out from an arterial bleed that has the potential to be catastrophically life threatening.

Price

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Duration

Half Day.

Location

de Carteret House, 7 Castle Street, St Helier, JE2 3BT.

Syllabus

Equipment
Primary survey
Catastrophic bleeding
Haemostatic dressings
Tourniquets
Top-to-toe survey
Environmental issues
Handover to the emergency services

Certification

Although there is no formal assessment, the trainer will assess each individual ongoing throughout the course and issue a certificate of attendance. There is no expiry date on the certificate as it is attendance only. However, we recommend attending this course every three years to refresh your skills.

Assessment

All learners must hold a Level 3 Emergency First Aid or Level 3 First Aid at Work qualification.

Enquiries

Did You Know?

‘59% of deaths from injuries would have been preventable had first aid been given before the emergency services arrived.’
‘The National Audit Office estimates there are 20,000 major trauma cases a year, with 5,400 deaths.’
‘Haemorrhage is responsible for 30 to 40% of trauma mortality, and of these deaths, 33 to 56% occur during the prehospital period.’
‘the average bleed out time is 2-5 minutes.’

The Lifeline Training Methodology

Lectures and Presentations
Detailed lectures by experts in mental health.

Interactive Workshops
Hands-on activities and role-playing scenarios to practice skills.

Distance Learning
Can be offered locally & Globally

Case Studies
Analysis of real-life cases to understand practical application and can be custom-tailored.

Group Discussions
Facilitated discussions to share experiences and insights.

Resource Materials
Comprehensive handouts, toolkits, and access to online resources.