Providence Swedish North offers free STOP THE BLEED® training

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In this article: 

• Life-threatening bleeding can happen anywhere.
• Trauma is the leading cause of death in children across the State of Washington. 
• A new law requires school district nurses and a certain number of staff to be trained in bleeding control techniques. 
• Providence Swedish North Puget Sound offers free STOP THE BLEED® courses.
• Register for an upcoming class or request one for your employees. 

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Why you need this training

A bleeding injury can happen anywhere. Life-threatening bleeding can happen in people injured in serious accidents or disasters. Instead of being a witness, you can become an immediate responder because you know how to STOP THE BLEED®. 

The State of Washington passed a law requiring schools to have bleeding control kits and a certain amount of staff, typically school nurses, trained on bleeding control techniques. 

What you’ll gain from the course

By learning how to STOP THE BLEED®, you’ll gain the ability to: 

• • •         Recognize life-threatening bleeding 
    •         Act quickly and effectively to control bleeding

Classes are free & unique

• • •         Classes are live and in person.
    •         Instructors teach you three, quick bleeding control techniques.
    •         They check your movements as you practice bleeding control actions.
    •         Offer continuous guidance until you demonstrate the correct skills.
    •        Use specially developed training materials.

Find or request a class

Classes are offered free of charge once a month — typically on the third Thursday of the month— at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett.

Take the STOP THE BLEED® training course and become empowered to make a life-or-death difference when a bleeding emergency happens. 

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About STOP THE BLEED®

The American College of Surgeons Stop the Bleed program has prepared nearly 4 million people worldwide on how to stop bleeding in a severely injured person. For more information, visit stopthebleed.org.

Find a physician

Whether you require an in-person visit or want to consult a doctor virtually, you have options. If you need any help or advice on how to schedule your health checks, or how to improve lifestyle habits, reach out to your primary care doctor, you can search for one who’s right for you in our physician directory. Through Providence Express Care Virtual, you can also access a full range of health care services. Information for patients and visitors

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This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your health care professional’s instructions.

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