No matter how rapid the arrival of emergency responders, bystanders will always be the first on the scene. A person who is bleeding can die from blood loss within five minutes, so it is vital that bystanders know how to intervene. UofL Hospital is part of a nationwide campaign called Stop the Bleed, which provides bystanders with the simple steps they can take in an emergency situation to stop life-threatening bleeding.
If you are interested in learning how to act quickly to save lives, contract Kim Denzik or Tracie Burchett below to schedule training for your organization.
What is Stop the Bleed?
The Stop the Bleed training consists of a 30-45 minute lecture followed by 30-45 minutes of skill-out stations. The lecture is led by a medical professional. The skill-out stations provide an opportunity to practice the techniques taught in the lecture and include practice with tourniquet placement and practice compressing a simulated bleeding wound.
Who Needs to Know How to Stop the Bleed?
Everyone! The material discussed in our training can be graphic, so we recommend participants be at least of high school age. We have taught to schools, workplaces, law enforcement, and community-based organizations.
How Much Does Stop the Bleed Training Cost?
The training is free to all individuals and organizations.
Where Do Stop the Bleed Trainings Take Place?
Our trauma team hosts a community course quarterly for individuals who would like training. For groups of ten students or more, please contact Tracie.Burchett@UofLHealth.org.
When is the Next Stop the Bleed Class?
We welcome you to join one of our quarterly community Stop the Bleed Trainings. Follow the link to our community calendar for more details.
Who Can I Contact for More Information?
Kim Denzik
Trauma Program Manager
502-562-7080
Tracie Burchett, BSN, RN, TCRN
Trauma Outreach and Education Coordinator
502-681-1341
Why Learn?
A bleeding injury can happen anywhere. We've all seen it happen too often—on the news or in everyday life. Life-threatening bleeding can happen in people injured in serious accidents or disasters. Instead of being a witness, you can become an immediate responder because you know how to STOP THE BLEED®.
What will You Gain from the Course?
The person next to a bleeding victim may very well be the one who’s most likely to save him or her from bleeding to death. By learning how to STOP THE BLEED®, you’ll gain the ability to recognize life-threatening bleeding and act quickly and effectively to control bleeding once you learn three quick techniques. Take the STOP THE BLEED® training course and become empowered to make a life or death difference when a bleeding emergency happens.
How Do We Teach?
Our instructors will teach you live—in person, using training materials specially developed to teach bleeding control techniques. They will not only instruct you, they will be available to check your movements as you practice three different bleeding control actions. They will keep working with you until you demonstrate the correct skills to STOP THE BLEED® and save a life.
