Catastrophic Bleeding (Life-Changing Bleeding) First Aid

This Catastrophic Bleeding First Aid course is an ideal refresher for the general public, schools, construction workers, tree surgeons, young people, youth workers, or anyone working in an area where severe bleeding could occur. It is also designed for anyone wishing to empower themselves with the skills and knowledge to help someone who has been a victim of violent street crime.

The course covers: CPR and the Recovery Position, the dangers of weapon carrying, first aid treatment for serious bleeding, catastrophic bleeding, use of manufactured and improvised tourniquets, wound packing, treatment for acid attacks, and use of bleed kits.

The course consists of illustrated step-by-step directions, flow charts, diagrams, videos and self-test sections. It is fully compatible with all computers and mobile devices. You will be able to stop and start as often as you like and print your Certificate on completion. You will have continuous access to the course for 12 months.

Course Contents

Action in an Emergency

Unresponsive and Breathing

Unconscious and Not Breathing

Wounds and Bleeding

• Dressings
• Embedded Objects
• How Much Blood Can You Afford to Lose?
• Shock
• How to Treat a Bleeding Wound
• How to Pack a Wound
• How to Use a Tourniquet (Including Improvised Tourniquets)
• Symptoms of Shock
• Treatment of Shock
• Internal Bleeding
• Amputated Parts
• Eye Injuries
• Types of Wounds

Chest Wounds

• Flail Chest
• Collapsed Lung or a Sucking Chest Wound

Burns

• First Aid for a Burn
• Assessing the Severity of a Burn (Size, Cause, Age, Location, Depth)
• Causes of Burns
• Acid Burns
• Treating a Burn
• Dressing a Burn
• Inhalation of Fumes

Useful Advice

Final Lesson and Quiz

On completion you will receive a certificate valid for 3 years and equivalent to 6 hours of verifiable CPD.