BLEEDING CONTROL (B-CON) COURSE

The Bleeding Control (BCon) course is designed for those who have little or no medical training but may be called upon to respond to and deliver trauma care and bleeding control prior to emergency medical services (EMS) arrival or in an austere environment.

Tactical Bleeding Control adds into the original course content and Introduces students to the aspects of moving a wounded casualty through;Drags and carries, Use of extrication equipment, Applying a pressure dressing.

Eligible Students

Eligible students are any individuals who may be called upon to assist with trauma patients while waiting for first response or EMS to arrive. The course has been designed for students who have received little or no prior medical training. Examples of potential students include teachers, taxicab drivers, train station attendants, and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers.

BCon Course Schedule

• BCon Lecture

• Tourniquet Single Skill Station

• Wound Packing Single Skill Station

• Jaw Thrust Single Skill Station