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ASHI Stop Life-Threatening Bleeding

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ASHI Stop Life-Threatening Bleeding

  • Intermediate
  • 1-2 hours
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ASHI's hands-on programme for controlling severe external bleeding with direct pressure, pressure bandages and tourniquets.

CertificationAmerican Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) course completion card issued on successful completion.

About this course

A short, hands-on ASHI programme for people who have a greater than average chance of witnessing severe bleeding and no immediate access to professional medical care - law enforcement, private security, workplace emergency response teams and staff at large events or venues.

It teaches direct pressure, pressure bandages, tourniquets and wound packing, and everyone leaves having practised each technique under time pressure.

What you will cover

  • Recognising severe external bleeding
  • Direct pressure
  • Using a pressure bandage
  • Using a tourniquet
  • Using a packed dressing
  • Preparation and caring for severe external bleeding

Who it is for

  • Workplace & corporate
  • First responders & medics

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