Free Stop the Bleed training offered across North Dakota

By Scout Nelson

To enhance emergency preparedness in rural communities, NDSU Extension has joined forces with the NDSU School of Nursing to conduct Stop the Bleed training sessions throughout North Dakota. This initiative, recognized nationwide, equips individuals with crucial skills to control bleeding in urgent situations, potentially saving lives.

The program is particularly beneficial for rural residents, where the distance and time for emergency services to arrive can be critical factors in survival rates following accidents. Angie Johnson, the farm and ranch safety coordinator at NDSU Extension, emphasizes the importance of this training for rural communities and announces additional sessions for the spring of 2024.

The training, which lasts 90 minutes, offers practical experience in identifying severe bleeding and effectively using tourniquets. Scheduled sessions across various counties are designed to make the program accessible to a wide audience, with evening and afternoon options to accommodate different schedules.

Registration is mandatory and available online for each session, with a preference for early sign-ups to ensure a spot in these limited-capacity sessions. Each participant has the opportunity to receive a personal Stop the Bleed kit, subject to availability.

This educational outreach underscores NDSU Extension's commitment to public health and safety, extending knowledge and resources into the hands of those who can make a difference in critical moments.

Funded by a grant from the USDA – National Institute of Food and Agriculture, the Stop the Bleed program stands as a testament to NDSU's mission to serve the citizens of North Dakota, reinforcing community resilience and emergency responsiveness.