Tourniquets and Haemostatic Dressings - Online Blended Part 1

Tourniquets and Haemostatic Dressings if used correctly are now allowed to be used in first aid after the recommendations of the ERC first aid changes and the latest Tourniquet changes. Catastrophic bleeding is life-threatening and can kill in minutes so having a fast and effective method of stopping bleeding is a must have life skill in the workplace, out and about and at home.   

Severe bleeding is a life-threatening emergency that can become fatal within minutes without immediate action. This course teaches you how to recognise catastrophic bleeding and use specialist equipment such as tourniquets, haemostatic dressings, and trauma kits to control it effectively. Designed for high-risk environments, first aiders, and responders, it helps you act quickly, use the right equipment, and potentially save a life in critical situations.

This comprehensive online course is designed to teach you the essential theory and practical knowledge surrounding the use of tourniquets and haemostats in emergency situations. You will gain a clear understanding of when and why a tourniquet is necessary to control severe bleeding, how to properly apply it, and the potential risks if used incorrectly. Additionally, the course covers the purpose and application of haemostats—how they function to manage localised bleeding and assist in wound care. By the end of the course, you will have a solid foundation in these life-saving techniques and their critical role in trauma response.

This course covers the main types of commercial tourniquets including RapidStop, CAT, SOFT T, SAM XT, STAT, TourniKEY and Improvised Tourniquets. Haemostatic dressings from Woundclot Celox, Quick Clot, Axiostat and other Haemostatic dressings and powders are also included. The course also covers the use of trauma dressings.

This course covers the use of the latest BSi Critical Injury Packs as listed by the HSE.

We also offer courses in Major Incident Trauma and First Person On Scene coving advanced medical care. 

This course can be completed as the online part 1 of a 2-part blended course. After completing this online course, you may find and attend the classroom-only part 2 course and cut down on the number of days spent in the classroom.

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Course Time Information

Total course time includes 1 hours and 3 minutes of video training as well as knowledge reviews, final test, remedial help and reviewing downloaded material.