Catastrophic bleed training teaches individuals, especially those in high-risk jobs (construction, forestry, security, remote work), to control life-threatening blood loss using specialised gear such as tourniquets and haemostatic dressings, focusing on rapid, effective intervention with the equipment and skills needed to save lives when seconds count. Courses cover recognising severe bleeds, proper pressure application, tourniquet use (and risks), wound packing, managing shock, and transitioning care to emergency services, often using realistic scenarios.
What You Learn
Identifying Catastrophic Bleeds: Recognising signs of severe, uncontrolled blood loss.
Essential Equipment: Using and understanding pressure bandages, tourniquets, and haemostatic agents (which help blood clot).
Application Techniques: Correctly applying commercial and improvised tourniquets and packing wounds.
Risks & Safety: Understanding dangers of improper tourniquet use and self-protection (gloves).
Patient Care: Managing shock, positioning, monitoring the casualty, and preparing for handover.
Who It’s For
- Workers in industries with heavy tools or high trauma risk (agriculture, forestry, manufacturing, construction).
- Security personnel and event staff.
- Outdoor enthusiasts, expedition leaders, and those in remote settings.
- Existing first aiders need advanced skills.
Key Benefits
- Builds confidence in managing severe trauma.
- Provides practical skills for high-threat situations.
- Meets the needs of workplaces with identified risk.
