Stop the Bleed Courses: Empowering Ordinary People to Save Lives in Extraordinary Moments

In emergencies, every second counts — and it’s often ordinary people who are the first to act. Whether it’s a car crash, a workplace injury, a natural disaster, or an unexpected act of violence, the moments between injury and professional medical care can determine whether someone lives or dies. That’s where the Stop the Bleed program comes in. This lifesaving course is transforming the way we think about trauma response by giving everyday people the tools and confidence they need to act decisively in crisis situations. Developed with a simple but powerful mission — to save lives by teaching bleeding control — Stop the Bleed is now being taught in communities, schools, workplaces, and healthcare settings around the world. What Is Stop the Bleed? Stop the Bleed is a national awareness campaign and training initiative launched by the American College of Surgeons and supported by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. It was created in the aftermath of the 2012 Sandy Hook E...