Applicant

Application Instructions


Thank you for your interest in becoming a STOP THE BLEED® instructor. Please review the qualifications carefully prior to filling out our online application. You must choose one of the below categories. Please note that once you have completed the application DO NOT close the web browser, as your results will be automatically loaded on this webpage. If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact us at stopthebleed@facs.org.


Healthcare Professional

Individuals under this category must complete either the American College of Surgeons STOP THE BLEED® Course (ACS STB Course, ACS STB Interactive course and STB Skills-Only Course, ACS STB Virtual Lecture and STB Skills-Only) or American College of Surgeons Bleeding Control Course.Retired/Inactive Professionals from the below healthcare professional criteria are eligible so long as they complete the required course. On the application, retired/inactive professionals must select their former profession for consideration.


  • Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP)
  • Certified Athletic Trainer
  • Certified Correctional Officer
  • Certified Lifeguard
  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
  • Dentist (DMD/DDS)
  • Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine (DC)
  • Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
  • Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
  • Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
  • EMR
  • Medical Doctor (MD)
  • Military Medic/Corpsman
  • Nurse (RN/LPN/LVN)
  • Occupational Therapist (OT)
  • Paramedic
  • Physical Therapist (PT)
  • Physician Assistant (PA)
  • Radiological Technologists (RT)
  • Registered Dietitian (RD)
  • Registered Pharmacist (R.Ph)
  • Respiratory Therapist (RT)
  • Ski Patrol
  • Sworn Law Enforcement Officer
  • TCCC/TECCC Instructor

Non-Healthcare Professional

Individuals under this category must complete and pass the online Interactive STOP THE BLEED® Course in addition to completing a full STOP THE BLEED® course prior to applying.


  • American Heart Association CPR/BLS Instructor
  • American Red Cross CPR/First Aid Instructor
  • Certified Health Teacher
  • FEMA Certified trainer
  • National Safety Council trainer/instructor
  • OSHA Safety Instructor
  • Organization Safety and Health Instructors
  • Wilderness First Responder Instructor

Associate Instructors

Individuals under this category must complete either the American College of Surgeons STOP THE BLEED® Course (ACS STB Course, ACS STB Interactive course and STB Skills-Only Course, ACS STB Virtual Lecture and STB Skills-Only) or American College of Surgeons Bleeding Control Course.


  • Any Student of the above Healthcare disciplines who has STOP THE BLEED® Course or Bleeding Control training
  • Non-Clinical Injury Prevention Coordinators that are employed at an ACS verified or State designated Trauma Center and recommended by the Trauma Medical Director or Trauma Program Manager. Upon approval please follow instructions provided in the confirmation email.

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Professional Information

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