Stop the Bleed®
Learn to save a life. No medical experience required.
Taught in 168 countries. Over 5 million people trained. A person can bleed out in 3-5 minutes - long before first responders arrive.
FST does not currently offer Stop the Bleed training
This page is a resource hub to help you find training in your area and online. As a firearm safety instructor, Anth believes Stop the Bleed skills are a natural complement to responsible firearm ownership. FST may offer this training in the future - stay tuned and reach out if you'd like to be notified.
A person can bleed to death in as little as 3-5 minutes.
Urban first responders take 7-10 minutes to arrive. Rural areas can be 30-45 minutes. You will always be first on the scene.
~1 hour
to complete the training
168
countries where it's taught
40%
of trauma deaths are from bleeding
Start Online - Right Now
Take the full course from home. The ACS online course is free, self-paced, and covers the same material as in-person training. Complete it, then find a Skills-Only Course near you to get your hands-on certificate.
American College of Surgeons
FREE self-paced online course with videos, activities, and quizzes. Teaches the same content as the in-person class. Complete this first, then find a Skills-Only Course for your certificate.
American College of Surgeons
The same ACS interactive course optimized for phones and tablets. Great for learning on the go.
Stop the Bleed Coalition (DoD Partner)
The Coalition's DoD-approved training resources and instructor programs. Includes multilingual materials.
Find In-Person Training Near You
Search the official ACS Stop the Bleed course locator - covering classes across the US and worldwide.
ACS Global Course Finder
Opens the official ACS class search at bleedingcontrol.org
Portland, OR - OHSU Trauma Center
OHSU Trauma Center - Monthly Classes
Free monthly Stop the Bleed classes open to anyone. 1 hour: lecture + hands-on skills. Two time slots offered per session.
- Location: Rood Family Pavilion, 3410 S Bond Ave Room B+C, Portland OR 97239
- Times: 1:00-2:00 pm and 2:30-3:30 pm
- Cost: FREE
- Registration: Email stopthebleed@ohsu.edu
Complete Resource Directory
Everything you need to learn, teach, or equip yourself for bleeding control - organized by type.
Official Programs
Official global course locator. Available in 168 countries, 5M+ trained.
The official U.S. Department of Defense program. Based on battlefield lessons from Iraq & Afghanistan.
The only nonprofit dedicated solely to advancing STOP THE BLEED®. Training tools, instructor programs, and kits.
Find Coalition-certified instructors and courses near you.
Online & Self-Paced Learning
Full online version of the classroom lecture. Take it anytime, at your own pace.
Watch videos on bleeding control techniques, what's in a kit, and what to expect in a course.
Free educational posters about Stop the Bleed techniques - great for workplaces and community spaces.
Become an Instructor
If you've completed a course and are in an approved category, you can become an instructor and teach others.
Become a Coalition-certified instructor and help spread lifesaving skills in your community.
License your organization to teach STOP THE BLEED® - for schools, workplaces, nonprofits, and more.
Kits & Equipment
Pair Firearm Safety with Bleeding Control
Responsible firearm ownership includes knowing how to respond if something goes wrong. Get trained in both.