HSI Stop Life-Threatening Bleeding

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, traumatic injury is one of the leading causes of death for people under 50 years of age in the United States. A large portion of those deaths are from severe bleeding – the most treatable cause of death due to trauma. The HSI Stop Life-Threatening Bleeding program is a completely revised and updated training program, integrating the latest and new Stop Life-Threatening Bleeding procedure. This program uses a step-by-step procedure and skill guide to provide guidance for assessing, prioritizing, and stopping life-threatening bleeding based on scientific evidence, national guidelines, and the consensus of experts. HSI's Stop Life-Threatening Bleeding program is an excellent supplement to our CPR and First Aid programs. This Program has been approved by the HSI Medical Advisory Board and reviewed by the HSI Advisory Council. It reflects the latest resuscitation science and treatment recommendations published by the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) and conforms with the 2020 American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines Update for CPR and ECC and the annual Guidelines Update.

HSI Stop Life-Threatening Bleeding Supplementary Info

Intended Audience

The HSI Stop Life-Threatening Bleeding program is designed for individuals from a wide range of backgrounds in both community and workplace settings. It is ideal for those who desire or are required by their occupation to be trained to stop life-threatening bleeding during emergency situations.

Certification Period

The certification is valid for two years from the month of issue, ensuring participants remain prepared and knowledgeable about hemorrhage control.

Recommended Time to Complete

  • Approximately 1 ½ hours

Instructor Materials

The HSI Stop Life-Threatening Bleeding program includes several instructional materials to support learning:

  • HSI Stop Life-Threatening Bleeding Skill Guide: Provided for each participant.
  • HSI Stop Life-Threatening Bleeding Instructor Guide: Available for each instructor in print or digital format.
  • HSI Stop Life-Threatening Bleeding Media Presentation: Includes program video or computer/online blended class.

Delivery Options

The training is available in two flexible formats:

  • Traditional Classroom Method
  • Blended Learning (combination of online and in-person skills training)

Online Portal Features

The HSI online portal provides tools to enhance learning and training management:

  • Streaming and offline video presentation player
  • Create custom playlists
  • Pre-built digital Performance Evaluations
  • Tracking of past, present, and future classes

Student Certification Requirements

To achieve certification, students must meet the following criteria:

  • Performance Evaluation: All students must perform the required skills competently without assistance.
  • Written Evaluation: Only required for certification in a Challenge class format.

Class Topics Covered

The HSI Stop Life-Threatening Bleeding course covers a range of critical topics to ensure participants are well-prepared to manage severe bleeding emergencies:

  • Assessment of the scene and the person
  • Recognizing the signs of life-threatening bleeding
  • How to take quick, effective action in a bleeding emergency
  • The difference between a bystander and an immediate responder
  • Understanding the critical factors of blood loss
  • The importance of taking standard safety precautions before providing help
  • How to use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Finding the source of bleeding
  • Identifying the components of a bleeding control kit
  • Using a bleeding control kit effectively
  • How to help if no bleeding control kit is readily available
  • Applying direct, manual pressure on a wound to stop life-threatening bleeding
  • Wound packing with direct manual pressure
  • How to use a commercially manufactured tourniquet
  • Using improvised tourniquets (optional)
  • Caring for a person after life-threatening external bleeding has stopped

Key Benefits of HSI Stop Life-Threatening Bleeding Certification

The HSI Stop Life-Threatening Bleeding Certification program provides several key benefits:

  • Hands-On Training: Focused on practical, hands-on learning for effective hemorrhage control.
  • Preparedness for Real Emergencies: Equips individuals to act quickly and effectively in situations involving severe bleeding.
  • Up-to-Date Guidelines: Reflects the principles and strategies for effective hemorrhage control endorsed by The Hartford Consensus III and adapted from the American College of Surgeons (ACS) STOP THE BLEED® program.
  • Safety and Awareness: Emphasizes the importance of personal safety and scene assessment before providing aid.
  • Flexible Learning Options: Available in both traditional and blended learning formats to fit different learning preferences.
  • Two-Year Certification: Ensures ongoing readiness and knowledge retention in bleeding control techniques.