For a one hour class, we recommend no more than 8 to 10 students per instructor, so that an instructor can review each person’s hands-on skills. This number can be increased if the class is longer than one hour.

The email stating you have been approved is proof of your status as an instructor. The instructor portal has a STOP THE BLEED® instructor certificate you can fill out and download.

We do not offer instructor cards. Individuals who have been issued a STOP THE BLEED® Instructor License can download an Instructor Certificate from the STOP THE BLEED® Instructor Portal.

There is no required minimum number of classes per year. However, if you have not taught any classes during your three year license period, your license will not be renewed, unless there are special circumstances.

STOP THE BLEED® Instructor licenses are valid for three years from the date of application.

1) Visit stopthebleedcoalition.org/login/ and log in 2) Select “Training Program” in the top menu 3) Select “Instructor Portal” in the dropdown menu. Note: this option will not appear in the menu until after you are logged in.

In most cases, the fix is to close and reopen your browser or to clear your cache. If those suggestions don’t work, try a different device. Please ensure you are entering information by typing it in rather than copying and pasting. If none of these work, send an email to: community@stopthebleedcoalition.org to let us know.

Our system is set up so that you need to use different email addresses to access the Instructor Portal and the Educational Licensee Portal.

We send general reminders to all licensees about the quarterly reports. If you have filed your quarterly report and received a reminder after it, you do not need to file it again.

Once your instructor license application has been reviewed, you will receive an email with a link to sign up for a STOP THE BLEED® Skills session.

These sessions are typically about 15 minutes long and are conducted by qualified STOP THE BLEED® instructors. Applicants will demonstrate the application of a tourniquet and hemostatic dressing in addition to demonstrating their knowledge of STOP THE BLEED® principles.

Yes. Individuals who apply and meet all of the requirements except for the STOP THE BLEED® course requirements can sign up for a virtual skills verification session. Once we receive and review your application, you will receive an email with a link to sign up for a session. Or, you can take an in person STOP THE BLEED® class after you’ve applied. Send an email to: community@stopthebleedcoalition.org after you have completed an in person class.

Yes

The tools and resources we have developed are available at no cost to licensed STOP THE BLEED® Instructors and organizations that have been issued a STOP THE BLEED® Educational License. You can find out more about the NEW STOP THE BLEED® Instructor license program here . You can find out more about the DoD STOP THE BLEED® Educational License Program here.

Applications are typically reviewed within 2 to 3 business days. Applicants who meet all of the requirements will be notified by email and provided a link to set up their instructor account. Applicants who have not taken a STOP THE BLEED® class, but who are otherwise qualified, will be contacted to schedule a STOP THE BLEED® skills verification class. Once that is completed, they will receive an email notifying them of their approval. If you applied more than a week ago, please check your spam folder.

Complete the application and mark “No” regarding the STOP THE BLEED® course. In order for your application to be approved, you will need to attend an in person class, or attend a virtual skills session offered by the Coalition. You will be provided instructions about how to sign up for a virtual STOP THE BLEED® skills session. If you take an in person STOP THE BLEED® course, notify us by sending an email to: community@stopthebleedcoalition.org

The application form lists what qualifications are needed to be eligible. In the “My Profession” section, a drop down menu will appear when you select either of the “Healthcare Professional” or “Non-healthcare Professional” checkboxes

There is no requirement to apply to the NEW Instructor Licensing Program, you can continue with your current affiliation. However, the tools and resources available to you through the Coalition’s program are not available elsewhere. If you decide to apply, you can use our resources, the resources of the organization you are currently affiliated with, or both.

The NEW STOP THE BLEED® Instructor Program is now available. You can apply to become a STOP THE BLEED® Instructor here . There’s no cost and you will have access to free tools and resources, including the new STOP THE BLEED® course developed by the Stop the Bleed Coalition and approved by the US Department of Defense.

For-profit companies are not eligible for a STOP THE BLEED® Educational License.

Any organization interested in developing a STOP THE BLEED® program and teaching STOP THE BLEED®

Individuals who are part of an organization that has a STOP THE BLEED® Educational License are not required to have a STOP THE BLEED® Instructor License. However, the services and resources provided through the STOP THE BLEED® Instructor License program are tailored to make the instructors work easier and more effective.

Applications are typically reviewed within 2 to 3 weeks after which you will receive a communication requesting more information or a STOP THE BLEED® Educational License Agreement to sign.

1) Visit stopthebleedcoalition.org/login/ and log in 2) Select “Training Program” in the top menu 3) Select “Educational Licensee Portal” in the dropdown menu. Note: this option will not appear in the menu until after you are logged in.

In most cases, the fix is to close and reopen your browser or to clear your cache. If those suggestions don’t work, try a different device. Please ensure you are entering information by typing it in rather than copying and pasting. If none of these work, send an email to: community@stopthebleedcoalition.org to let us know.

We send general reminders to all licensees about the quarterly reports. If you have filed your quarterly report and received a reminder after it, you do not need to file it again.

Quarterly reports are due within 30 days after the end of a quarter. Quarters end the last day of the following months: March, June, September, and December.

Yes

Our system is set up so that you need to use different email addresses to access the Instructor Portal and the Educational Licensee Portal.

Log into your account and edit your profile information

An instructor authorized to teach another Department of Defense (DOD)-approved Stop the Bleed course may teach this course. Instructors are strongly preferred to have emergency medical training (EMR, EMT, Paramedic, RN, PA, Physician, etc.) background, knowledge, and experience in bleeding control techniques. Instructors should also be skilled in delivering engaging and effective educational presentations and providing hands-on skills training. While strongly preferred, no formal instructor background is required. Any EMS clinician, RN, PA, or physician who has completed the Coalition’s course may also teach the class.

Individuals who are part of an organization that has a STOP THE BLEED® Educational License are not required to have a STOP THE BLEED® Instructor License. However, the services and resources provided through the STOP THE BLEED® Instructor License program are tailored to make the instructors work easier and more effective.

The Powerpoint version is a self-contained file with the video instruction embedded in it. This means the Powerpoint version can be used without a connection to the internet. The PDF version requires an internet connection in order for the videos to work.

The Coalition’s policy is to make course materials in languages that are used in conflict zones available publicly. Currently, training materials in Ukrainian, Arabic and Hebrew are publicly available.

By downloading the file, it automatically becomes saved on your computer. Usually, downloaded files are saved in the download folder.

Organizations that have been issued a STOP THE BLEED® Educational License are eligible to purchase co-branded Essentials of STOP THE BLEED® Training Course materials for a nominal fee. To order a co-branded course, visit this page and place an order. Once we confirm that your organization has been issued a STOP THE BLEED® Educational License, we will coordinate with you to obtain your organization’s logo in order to produce the co-branded course.

If you do not have Microsoft Office software, you will not be able to use the Powerpoint version of the course. You should use the PDF version, which can be accessed using Adobe Acrobat Reader (a free program)

STOP THE BLEED® instructors can teach people who intend to become STOP THE BLEED® instructors by having them take the Essentials of STOP THE BLEED® course and then directing them to apply for a STOP THE BLEED® Instructors license. Only instructors who have been issued a license by the Stop the Bleed Coalition are authorized to teach the Essentials of STOP THE BLEED® course.

The course files are password protected so that the files are not able to be edited. We do this to ensure that our course content, which was approved by the US Department of Defense, is not changed. If you have changes you would like to make, you can send us a request describing the changes you would like to make.

1) Download the certificate 2) Open it using Adobe Acrobat Reader (free software available on the internet) 3) Enter your information into the appropriate fields 4) Print

1) Download the certificate 2) Open it using Adobe Acrobat Reader (free software available on the internet) 3) Upload the logo into the logo field 4) Print

We have many instructors who are affiliated with organizations that have been issued their own STOP THE BLEED® Educational License. The certificate design enables those to add their organization. If your organization does not have an Educational License, input “Stop the Bleed Coalition” as the Educational Licensee.

Any Instructor desiring to modify the approved certificates to meet its individual needs must submit a drawing of the certificate to DoD for approval at stopthebleed@stripes.osd.mil. All certificates created by the Instructor must be in compliance with guidelines set forth in the Style Guide and must be approved by DoD in writing before they can be used.

In order to edit the training certificates, download them and open them up in Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available to download from the internet for free. The training certificates are set up so that you can add your organization, the instructor’s name, the student’s name, the date of training and your organization’s logo. No password is needed to make these changes.

Yes, you can download a STOP THE BLEED® instructor certificate from the instructor portal

The Coalition sponsors a grant program that awards training equipment to eligible organizations. You can find out more about that here To purchase training equipment, visit the e-commerce store located on the Coalition’s website.

The Style Guide is updated periodically. The most current version is always available in the Instructor Account Portal and the Educational Licensee Account Portal.