FREE COMMUNITY TRAINING

Stop The Bleed^®

Severe bleeding can kill in less than 5 minutes. This free training teaches you how to stop life-threatening bleeding until an ambulance arrives. No medical experience needed. Anyone can learn this.

Why This Training Matters

Uncontrolled bleeding is the most common cause of preventable death from injury. About 40% of trauma deaths worldwide are due to bleeding or its effects. A person can bleed to death in 5 minutes or less, often before an ambulance can arrive.

In rural northeast Colorado, help can be 20 minutes or more away. The person next to you may be the only one who can act in time.

Stop The Bleed® is a national program developed by the American College of Surgeons and the U.S. Department of Defense. NCRETAC’s Injury Prevention Committee delivers this training for free across all nine counties in the region.

What You Will Learn

How to recognize life-threatening bleeding. How to use your hands, a bandage, or a tourniquet to stop it. How to use a bleeding control kit. How to stay calm and act quickly under stress.

Training includes hands-on practice with real equipment. Sessions are tailored to your group’s setting and time available.

Who Should Be Trained

Anyone. This training is designed for people with no medical background.

Schools and school staff. Businesses and workplaces. Churches and community groups. Sports teams. Government offices. Any place where people gather.

Colorado Schools

Under HB23-1213, Colorado supports Stop The Bleed training and bleeding control kits in K-12 schools.

NCRETAC training extends these skills to all organizations, because emergencies happen everywhere, not just in schools.

Average time to bleed out

Infographic showing average first responder response time

Average time for first responders to arrive

Infographic showing percentage of trauma deaths caused by bleeding

Trauma-related deaths worldwide due to bleeding

*Curry N, Hopewell S, Doree C, Hyde C, Brohi K, Stanworth S. The acute management of trauma hemorrhage: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Crit Care 2011;15(2):R92.

Over 5 million people have been trained nationwide through the Stop The Bleed program. Research shows that hemorrhage is the most common cause of preventable death in trauma.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Stop The Bleed training in northeast Colorado.

Do I need medical experience to participate?

No. Stop The Bleed is designed for non-medical individuals and is appropriate for all ages with appropriate instruction.

What if I already have a first aid kit?

A bleeding control kit contains specialized tools (tourniquets, hemostatic dressings, several types of bandages) intended for severe traumatic bleeding not typically addressed by basic first aid kits.

Is Stop The Bleed training recognized nationally?

Yes. The program is a national initiative with local, regional, and state partners, and is widely recognized as a standard for bleeding control education.

Request Training for Your Group

Ready to bring Stop The Bleed training to your school, workplace, or community? Fill out the form below and we will contact you to schedule a session.

Training is free. We serve all nine counties in the NCRETAC region. Sessions can be scheduled at your location at a time that works for your group. Most sessions take one to two hours.

Request Stop The Bleed® Training for Your Organization

Empower your staff, students, or community members with lifesaving bleeding control skills—delivered locally by NCRETAC’s Injury Prevention Committee.

Stop The Bleed® Training Request Form

This form helps us understand your needs so we can follow up and schedule training. Submitting this form does not obligate your organization.

Primary Contact First Name *

Primary Contact Last Name *

Title / Role *

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Organizational Information

Organization / School / Business Name *

Organization Type

City / County

Training Details

Estimated Number of Participants

Audience Type (check all that apply):

Has your organization previously completed Stop the Bleed training?

Preferred Training Location:

Preferred Timeframe

Why are you interested in Stop The Bleed training?

Do you currently have bleeding control kits?

Any special considerations or questions?

I understand this request is for informational and scheduling purposes and that NCRETAC will follow up to discuss availability, logistics, and any associated costs.

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