This Catastrophic Bleeding (life changing bleeding) first aid course is an ideal refresher course for the general public, schools, construction workers, tree surgeons, young people, youth workers or anyone working in an area when severe bleeding could occur or wishing to empower themselves with the skills and knowledge to help someone who has been a victim of violent street crime. The course covers topics such as CPR and the Recovery position, the dangers of weapon carrying, first aid treatment for serious bleeding, catastrophic bleeding, use of manufactured and improvised tourniquets, packing a wound, treatment for acid attacks and use of bleed kits. The course consists of illustrated step by step directions, flow charts, diagrams, videos and test yourself sections fully compatible with all computers and mobile devices. You will be able to stop and start as often as you like and print your Certificate on completion. You will have continuous access to the course for 12 months. Course contents: Action in an emergency Unresponsive and Breathing Unconscious and not breathing Wounds and bleeding Dressings Embedded objects How much blood can you afford to lose? Shock How to treat a bleeding wound How to pack a wound How to use a tourniquet (including improvised tourniquets) Symptoms of Shock Treatment of Shock Internal Bleeding Amputated parts Eye injuries Types of Wounds Chest Wounds Flail chest Collapsed Lung or a sucking chest wound Burns First aid for a burn Assessing the severity of a burn Size, Cause, Age, Location, Depth Causes of burns Acid burns Treating a burn Dressing a burn Inhalation of fumes Useful advice Final Lesson and Quiz giving certificate valid for 3 years and 6 hours verifiable CPD