Life-Threatening Bleeding Control
Severe bleeding can become life-threatening within minutes – formerly this was known as catastrophic haemorrhage. This practical course gives you the knowledge and confidence to act quickly and effectively in an emergency.
You’ll learn how to:
– Recognise life-threatening bleeding
– Take immediate action to control severe blood loss
– Use tourniquets and haemostatic dressings safely and effectively
– Support a casualty until the Emergency Services arrive
Through hands-on, simulation-based scenarios, you’ll build the skills needed to respond calmly and decisively when it matters most.
Recommended for: Anyone in higher hazard workplaces, settings where Public Access Trauma Kits are located and those concerned about dealing with Life-Threatening Bleeding.
Note: Control of Life-Threatening Bleeding is already covered within our Outdoor Incident Management First Aid course as part of the F+ for Forestry qualification.

Course Content
Relevant legislation and context regarding Life-Threatening Bleeding
Equipment in Public Access Trauma (PAcT) Kits
Recognition of Life-Threatening Bleeding
Structured casualty Primary Survery
Application of Haemostatic Dressings
Using Trauma bandages
Application of commercial and improvised arterial Tourniquets
Improvised control of Life-Threatening Bleeding
Using a chest seal
Delivering an effective handover to the Emergency Medical Services
Environmental Factors
Delivery Method
In person
Course Highlights
1/2 day
Certificate of attendance received after completion
Certificate valid for three years
Course delivered for groups - at our venue or yours

