Stop the Bleed is a national program that teaches non-medical professionals the basic skills and techniques to stop someone from bleeding out after an accident or traumatic incident. It is a 90-minute class that is like a CPR certification; neither are intended as full medical training. The class “empowers people to help themselves and help others until first responders arrive,” explained Tom Cribley, a Stop the Bleed instructor and member of Douglas County Search and Rescue (DCSAR).
