First Aid for Severe Trauma® (FAST™)
Blended Learning: Online + Instructor-led training (Available by request)
Service Description
COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW TO REQUEST THIS COURSE. American Red Cross First Aid for Severe Trauma® (FAST™) prepares participants to recognize and respond to life-threatening bleeding emergencies. FAST is the first national STOP THE BLEED® course designed specifically for high school students. However, middle school students, adults, and anyone interested in learning lifesaving bleeding-control skills can benefit from this training. WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE? This course is designed for students and adults who want to learn how to respond safely and effectively during a severe bleeding emergency. No previous medical training is required. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN • How to prepare for bleeding emergencies • How to recognize life-threatening bleeding • The appropriate emergency action steps • How to decide when and how to act • How to protect yourself during an emergency • How to help others move to safety • How to respond during violent situations • How to communicate with others at the scene • How to provide important information to an emergency dispatcher • How to control bleeding using direct pressure • How to apply a tourniquet correctly • How to provide care after the bleeding stops COURSE FORMAT This blended-learning course combines online instruction with instructor-led training. Participants will learn and practice the steps needed to respond to life-threatening bleeding while maintaining personal safety and communicating effectively during an emergency. DURATION The course takes approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes to complete. Course length may vary depending on class size and instructional needs. CERTIFICATION Participants who successfully complete the course will receive an American Red Cross First Aid for Severe Trauma® certification valid for two years. SCHEDULE This course is available on demand. Submit a class request to discuss scheduling and availability. PRICE Please contact us for pricing.
Cancellation Policy
STUDENT CANCELLATIONS AND RESCHEDULING We understand that plans can change. To cancel or reschedule your registration, please use the Manage Booking link included in your confirmation email or contact us at least 24 hours before the scheduled start of your class. Cancellations and rescheduling requests made less than 24 hours before the class, as well as failure to attend, are not eligible for a refund. For blended-learning courses, fees associated with online course materials may be nonrefundable once the materials or access link have been issued. CANCELLATIONS OR SCHEDULE CHANGES BY THE TRAINING PROVIDER If we need to cancel a class, registered students will be notified as soon as possible and may choose to transfer their registration to another available date or receive a full refund. If we need to reschedule a class, registered students will be notified of the new date and time. If the new schedule does not work for a student, they may transfer their registration to another available class or request a full refund. We are not responsible for additional expenses resulting from a class cancellation or schedule change, including travel, lodging, childcare or lost wages. Classes are offered at scheduled training locations throughout Colorado Springs. The exact location is provided during registration.
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