Stop the Bleed
Stop the Bleed at UVM Health
Bleeding is the number one cause of preventable death after an injury. In an emergency, every second counts. Waiting for first responders to arrive may not be an option.
You have the ability to save a life. With training, anyone can act as an immediate responder and control life-threatening bleeding after an injury.
Stop the Bleed: Bleeding Control Training
Stop the Bleed is a national campaign offering courses in communities across the United States to train people on how to quickly and effectively control bleeding in an emergency situation.
You do not need medical experience or training to take a Stop the Bleed class. The one-hour training will help you recognize life-threatening bleeding and teach you the techniques needed to take action and save a life.
Host a Stop the Bleed Course
University of Vermont Health Stop the Bleed program coordinates with trainers across the region. If you are interested in hosting a Stop the Bleed training in your community, fill out our training request form or email bleedingcontrol@uvmhealth.org.
Organizations that have hosted Stop the Bleed classes include:
- Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops
- Businesses and corporate offices
- Manufacturing and processing plants
- Motorcycle dealerships
- Schools
- Senior centers
- Ski teams
Personal Bleeding Control Kits
When you have the skills to save a life, it's important to have the right tools on hand. We offer personal bleeding control kits that include:
- A Combat Approved Tourniquet (CAT)
- Gauze
- Gloves
- A permanent marker
- Trauma shears
- Trauma dressing
These kits easily fit in a cabinet in your home or in the glove compartment of your car.
Kits are available for purchase for $40. Please note that we are only able to accept cash or check payment.
Become a Stop the Bleed Trainer
If you are a health care professional — whether you’re an EMT, ski patroller, nurse or doctor — you can become a Stop the Bleed trainer. Our program offers all the training materials you'll need, including:
- Combat Approved Tourniquets (CAT)
- Cloth (a sheet or t-shirt)
- Gauze
- Sign-in sheets
- Two training limbs with three wounds each
We will also connect you with local organizations who have requested trainings and handle administrative follow-up, from reporting to the national program to sending out certificates of completion.
