Catastrophic Bleeding Control
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This course is 3 hours in one session exclusive of breaks.
There is no blended option for this course. -
What is catastrophic bleeding
Bleed kits
Equipment
Tourniquets
Haemostatic dressings
When and how to use
Handover to emergency services
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The instructor is continually assessing through oral questioning and practical activities.
Full attendance is required.
There is no written assessment.
There is no grading of the assessment, a certificate will only be issued if the criteria has been successfully met. -
The qualification is available to those aged 16 or over.
Participants must be fluent in English.
Full attendance of the course is a requirement to pass.
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This qualification is non regulated and certificates of achievement will be awarded for those who demonstrate competence.
This group training course is suitable for anyone who already holds a first aid certificate and is looking to expand their skills and knowledge to act in an emergency in high-risk situations where life-threatening bleeding could occur - for example in construction and forestry.
Course content is graphic and real-life videos are shown.