Course Duration
2 contact hours.Good Skills Training normally deliver this course 09:00 - 11:00.
Catastrophic Bleeding Workshop
Practical training for current first aiders who may need to control life-threatening external bleeding using tourniquets and haemostatic dressings.
Duration
2 Hours
Delivery Method
Face-to-face
Certification
Good Skills Training
Course Overview
Our life-threatening bleeding Workshop is designed for organisations that have identified a need to carry tourniquets, haemostatic dressings or specialist bleed-control equipment.
Learners practise recognising life-threatening external bleeding, selecting appropriate equipment and applying control measures safely. The session also covers casualty aftercare and the risks created by incorrect equipment use.
This focused workshop is particularly relevant to higher-risk workplaces and can also provide useful continuing professional development for first aiders and instructors. It may be delivered as a standalone session or added to suitable first aid training.
Who Should Attend?
Suitable for current first aiders in higher-risk sectors, staff responsible for bleed-control kits, security and event teams, and first aid instructors seeking relevant practical CPD.
What You'll Cover
- Recognising a catastrophic external bleed
- Catastrophic external bleeding equipment
- Catastrophic external bleed control measures
- Casualty aftercare
- Dangers of the incorrect use of tourniquets and haemostatic products
Course Information
Everything you need to know before arranging or booking this course.
Assessment
This workshop is not formally assessed, although the tutor will demonstrate how to use the appropriate equipment and then observe learners carrying out the correct techniques for managing catastrophic bleeds.
Certification
Learners who successfully complete the workshop will receive a Certificate of Attendance. This workshop is certificated through our ISO 9001 certification for the delivery of training and consultancy services, including course certification. Find out more here.
Requalification
Like all First Aid related courses, it is strongly recommended that learners undergo refresher training at least every 3-years.
Prerequisites
This workshop is aimed at current first aiders who already have an understanding on how to manage bleeds
Delivery Options
Face-to-Face.
Maximum Learners
12 learners per tutor
Awarding Body
Good Skills Training
What People Say About Us
Feedback from organisations that have used our services.
We have been working with Good Skills Training over the past seven years as they provide First Aid training for our staff. They have continuously offered a friendly and professional service, from each initial enquiry, through to booking and delivery. On occasions, we have made specific requests, and they have always been willing to accommodate our requirements. As school funding continues to be restricted, we have found that they offer a quality provision at a competitive price. I would highly recommend them to anyone considering using their services.
Good Skills Training have been a mainstay in our training calendar for more than 10 years and have continually provided an excellent service to our site. All of our first aid training has been delivered to the highest standard and helped ensure Birds Eye, Lowestoft maintains a compliant and well trained team of first aiders. The management and instructors at Good Skills conduct themselves with integrity and dedication at all times. A highly recommended service!
Urban Pubs & Bars has worked with Ian and the Good Skills Training team for close to three years now. We have found them to be thoroughly professional, very competitively priced and incredibly accommodating to our business needs. We certainly hope to be working with Good Skills Training for more years to come.
Training for a Group?
Running this course at your workplace is often the most cost-effective option for groups.
Delivered at Your Venue
We can deliver the course at your workplace or another suitable venue.
Choose Suitable Dates
Arrange dates that work for your team and your organisation.
Focused on Your Workplace
Examples and discussions can focus on your workplace and the situations your team may face.
Ready to train your team?
Contact our friendly team for advice or a no-obligation quotation.