Course Description: Open to EVERYONE

Our free 2.5 hour course teaches basic life-saving medical interventions, including a brief Active Shooter preparedness presentation and methods to control bleeding. Taught by current EMTs, the course was developed to help college students, staff, faculty, and administrators respond in the event of an emergency.

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles of your response during an active shooter event.
• Describe the progressive strategy for controlling hemorrhage.
• Demonstrate wound packing and learn about topical hemostatic dressings.
• Explain the rationale for early use of a tourniquet for life-threatening extremity bleeding.
• Demonstrate the appropriate application of a tourniquet to the arm and leg.

This course is based on a curriculum developed by National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians and modified specifically for college campuses.