Stop the Bleed, First Aid & Tactical Medicine

Description

Stop the Bleed, First Aid & Tactical Medicine Basics

Would you know what to do if someone was seriously injured at the range, at home, at work, or while out with your family?

This class introduces practical skills that can help you provide immediate assistance while waiting for professional responders. We combine bleeding control, basic first aid, tactical medicine awareness, and a CPR/AED overview in a supportive environment where you can ask questions and practice.

No previous medical training is required.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

Bleeding Control

Learn to recognize life-threatening bleeding and understand how direct pressure, wound packing, and tourniquets are used to control it. Instructor-guided practice gives you an opportunity to work with training equipment and become more comfortable with these skills.

Basic First Aid

We’ll discuss scene safety, personal protective equipment, common injuries, basic wound care, bandaging, and recognizing when professional medical assistance is needed. We’ll also cover calling 911 and communicating useful information to emergency responders.

Tactical Medicine Basics

We’ll introduce considerations for responding to injuries at a shooting range or following a violent incident, including:

• Recognizing ongoing hazards and avoiding additional casualties
• Understanding self-aid and helping another injured person
• Prioritizing immediate assistance within the limits of your training
• Coordinating with responding law enforcement and emergency medical personnel

This portion focuses on civilian emergency preparedness and awareness. It does not include tactical movement, live-fire exercises, or advanced medical procedures.

MED KIT SUPPLIES & PREPAREDNESS

We’ll review supplies to consider for a personal med kit or individual first-aid kit (IFAK), explain their purpose, and discuss choosing supplies appropriate to your training and needs.

Looking to purchase a med kit? Visit our Recommended Gear page for options from our friends at Mountain Man Medical.

CPR & AED Overview

We’ll introduce CPR, hands-only CPR, and the role of an automated external defibrillator (AED) during a cardiac emergency.

This portion is an overview only. CPR certification is not included.

HANDS-ON LEARNING

You’ll have opportunities to practice bleeding-control and basic first-aid skills using training supplies, with instructor guidance and time for questions.

Our goal is to help you recognize an emergency, understand your role, and feel better prepared to assist within the limits of your training.

COURSE DETAILS

• Tuition: $50 per student
• Duration: Approximately 3 hours
• Format: In-person instruction and hands-on practice
• Experience: No previous medical training required

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This class is appropriate for firearm owners, range users, parents, caregivers, workplace teams, community groups, and anyone interested in being better prepared to help during an emergency.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

This is an introductory emergency-response class. It does not provide professional medical credentials, CPR certification, or TCCC/TECC certification and is not a substitute for a required workplace or healthcare certification course.

Students who need a specific certification should contact B2 Defense Training before registering to confirm that the class meets their needs.

Topics Covered

• • Scene safety and personal protective equipment
  • Recognizing life-threatening bleeding
  • Direct pressure, dressings, and bandaging
  • Wound packing, hemostatic gauze, and tourniquet use
  • Basic first aid, wound care, and choking response
  • Civilian tactical medicine awareness, self-aid, and assisting others
  • Med-kit supplies and preparedness
  • CPR, hands-only CPR, and AED overview
  • Calling 911 and communicating with emergency responders
  • Instructor-guided bleeding-control and first-aid practice

  Students who successfully complete the Stop the Bleed portion will receive a Stop the Bleed completion certificate. CPR certification is not included.

Expectations and Outcomes

By the end of this class, students will have a better understanding of how to recognize an emergency, protect themselves and others, call for help, and provide immediate assistance within the limits of their training.

Through practical exercises and hands-on training under instructor supervision, students will develop familiarity with direct pressure, wound packing, tourniquet application, and basic first-aid techniques.

Students will also gain an introduction to civilian tactical medicine considerations, personal med-kit supplies, and CPR/AED awareness.

Students who successfully complete the Stop the Bleed portion will receive a Stop the Bleed completion certificate.

CPR is an overview only. CPR certification is not included. This class does not provide professional medical credentials or TCCC/TECC certification.

Types

Basic, Medical Other, Stop the Bleed

Requirements

EXPERIENCE

No previous medical training or experience is required.

WHAT TO BRING

• Comfortable clothing suitable for hands-on practice
• Closed-toe shoes
• A notebook and pen
• Water and any personal comfort items you need

PRACTICAL EXERCISES & HANDS-ON TRAINING

This class includes practical exercises and hands-on training in bleeding control and basic first aid. Students will practice direct pressure, wound packing, tourniquet application, and basic first-aid techniques using training equipment under instructor supervision.

Wear comfortable clothing suitable for these activities and closed-toe shoes. If you have an accessibility need or physical limitation that may affect participation, contact B2 Defense Training before class so we can discuss accommodations.

TRAINING SUPPLIES

Training equipment and practice supplies will be provided for use during class. Purchasing a personal med kit is not required to attend.

CERTIFICATION

Students seeking a specific workplace, healthcare, or CPR certification should contact B2 Defense Training before registering to confirm that this class meets their needs.