Stop the Bleed – Online Interactive Course teaches participants how to recognize life-threatening bleeding and take immediate action until professional help arrives. This self-paced, engaging program uses interactive lessons to build confidence in real-world response, including when to apply direct pressure, pack a wound, and use a tourniquet.

Who this course is for
This course is designed for anyone who wants practical, real-life bleeding control skills—workplace teams, community members, schools, security personnel, coaches, and responders. No prior medical training is required.

What you’ll learn
Participants will learn how to:
• Recognize life-threatening bleeding and prioritize scene safety
• Identify when bleeding is severe enough to require rapid intervention
• Apply direct pressure effectively and use pressure dressings
• Pack a wound (when appropriate) and maintain pressure
• Apply a tourniquet correctly and understand common mistakes to avoid
• Activate emergency response (911), communicate clearly, and hand off care
• Understand what to do in workplace injuries, vehicle crashes, and public emergencies

Course format
This is a fully online, interactive course you can complete from your phone, tablet, or computer. Progress is self-paced and includes knowledge checks throughout to reinforce key actions and decision-making. A certificate of completion is provided after successfully finishing the course requirements.

Important notes
This course is educational and skills-focused. It does not replace medical care. For the highest confidence, we recommend pairing this online course with an in-person skills session when available.