Life Threatening Bleeding Control Course

Duration: ½ Day (3 Hours)

Course Overview

Uncontrolled bleeding is one of the leading causes of preventable death in trauma. This NUCO‑regulated qualification provides learners with the critical skills and knowledge required to identify and manage catastrophic haemorrhage using proven, lifesaving interventions.

Designed for both workplace responders and those operating in higher‑risk environments, this course delivers practical, hands‑on training using real‑world equipment and realistic scenarios — fully aligned with UK best practice.

Course Content

Understanding Catastrophic Bleeding

What constitutes life‑threatening bleeding
Mechanisms of injury and common causes
Identifying catastrophic haemorrhage quickly and accurately

Immediate Actions & Scene Safety

Dynamic risk assessment
Prioritising interventions
Managing multiple casualties

Bleeding Control Techniques

Direct pressure: effective application and limitations
Wound packing using haemostatic agents (e.g., Celox, QuikClot)
Use of trauma dressings
Tourniquet application (commercial and improvised)
Junctional wound management
Monitoring casualties and recognising deterioration

Equipment Familiarisation

CAT, SOFT‑T and other recognised tourniquets
Haemostatic gauze types and correct usage
Pressure dressings and emergency bandages
Personal medical kit setup and considerations

Practical Scenario Training

Realistic bleeding simulations
High‑stress decision‑making drills
Applying skills under time pressure

Who Would Benefit From This Course?

This qualification is ideal for:

Workplace first aiders in medium‑ or high‑risk industries
Security, enforcement and door‑supervision personnel
Outdoor instructors, adventure leaders and sports coaches
Construction, manufacturing and engineering staff
Event medics and stewards
Anyone who may need to respond to traumatic injuries before emergency services arrive

Why Train With Grit & Gauze Academy?

NUCO regulated training
Realistic, scenario‑driven teaching
Instructors with operational medical experience
Practical, UK‑specific bleeding control techniques
Delivered with the academy’s signature gritty, authentic approach