Stop Bleeding Workshop

Learn management of severe bleeding from intensive care paramedics. This practical workshop covers the following topics:

The effects of blood loss on the body
What shock really is shock
Haemostatic dressings
Wound packing
Tourniquets,including why improvised tourniquets generally fail
Techniques and tricks for application

Your workshop will be delivered by experts with real world experience either at our venue or onsite at a suitable location. International Paramedic College are pioneers in the stopping the bleed training and our unique Shark Attack and stop the bleed packs in Australia.
This workshop is designed as part of our overall first aid philosophy and fantastic for those that work in in high risk environments, those who pursue hobbies with a higher degree of risk, and first responders or first aiders who want to understand this critical skill

If you want training for your crew in your workplace click here for details or contact us to discuss your specific needs.

What will I learn about how to stop the bleeding in serious trauma?

Learn what it really means to stop the bleeding and how vital a first aid skill it is. The Australian Resuscitation Council, the body who sets the standards for first aid training in Australia has in its latest guidelines  said that the control of life-threatening bleeding takes precedence over any other issue in an emergency first aid response.

Our unique approach will show you a plan to develop the confidence to effectively control arterial haemorrhage with a range of new and excitingly effective products like the CAT tourniquet or the emergency or Israeli bandage.

Do the maths, 5 to 6 litres of blood in the body. Heart beats 70 times a minute and ejects about 70 ml of blood. That equals 4.9 litres of blood circulated by the heart each minute. So your heart can eject your entire blood volume in minutes from arterial bleeding. Yes I understand the variables, but the principle remains the same. You can read all about this blood loss principle that shows the urgency required to stop the bleed

Use Specialised Equipment

You will also learn a lot of simple techniques to manage serious bleeding with your hands, how to pack a wound and use a range of easy to use equipment found in our Shark Attack Pack discussed here in the media or our unique Stop the Bleeding trauma package designed for high risk trades, farms and workplaces.

While this course is needed by many people working as lifesavers, tree felling, police officers, security staff, first responders and emergency service staff like the SES and the Rural Fire Service. Anybody can learn some simple techniques to make an incredible difference. Weather you are learning for work-related reasons, want a better understanding of first aid, emergency care  or are in a high risk industry or workplace, we can show you some simple techniques to make a lifesaving difference.

Any Entry Requirements

No, while there are no pre-requisites for this course, you will need to have sufficient English language skills to complete the competency based and online training.

You will also be required to undertake practical training and assessments at floor level which may include demonstrating techniques of bleeding control.

If you have reduced mobility or a current injury that may make this difficult please call and discuss this with us prior to booking.

Participants under the age of 18 are required to provide a consent form completed by their legal guardian.

Requirements for Completion

Participants must attend 100% of this training and complete an online learning module.

Certification and Course Validity

After you successfully complete the training and assessment activities, you will be issued a Statement of Attendance  Certificate from International Paramedic College. This course is not part of any national accredited curriculum but has been specially developed by International Paramedic College.

Our comprehensive student management system will send you a reminder message after 1 year to remind you to refresh your training in emergency bleeding.