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Local training
First Aid & Medical
Stop the Bleed — National Campaign
Chicago, IL
Free nationwide bleeding control training backed by the American College of Surgeons. The single most important first-aid skill.
What to expect
Stop the Bleed is a national awareness campaign offering free 2-hour courses at hospitals, fire stations, and community centers across the US. Teaches tourniquet application, wound packing, and direct pressure — the skills that save lives in the first minutes of a trauma. Over 2 million people trained.
Strengths
- Free 2-hour courses at locations nationwide
- Backed by American College of Surgeons
- Hands-on tourniquet and wound packing practice
Watch-outs
- Basic bleeding control only — not comprehensive first aid
- Class availability depends on local host organizations
Provider details
Track
First Aid & Medical
Location
Chicago, IL 60611