BLEEDING CONTROL (BCON) 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. 

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. 

Successful Completion

Successful completion entails that the student has: 

Attended the entire course 

Adhered to course content and demonstrated all practical skills as required within the course 

BCon Course Schedule

• BCon Lecture 

• Tourniquet Single Skill Station 

• Wound Packing Single Skill Station 

• Jaw Thrust Single Skill Station 

Average course time is 2 to 3 hours or longer as needed