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.

INSTRUCTOR ELIGIBILITY:

Anyone that has successfully completed Bleeding Control training or STOP THE BLEED® Basic Course and meets the following professional requirements:

Healthcare Professional


  • 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
  • Non-Clinical Injury Prevention Coordinator
  • Nurse Practitioner (NP)
  • Nurse (RN/LPN/LVN)
  • Occupational Therapist (OT)
  • Paramedic
  • Physical Therapist (PT)
  • Physician Assistant (PA)
  • 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 Instructor
  • American Red Cross First Aid Instructor
  • National Safety Council trainer/instructor
  • OSHA Safety Instructor
  • Certified Health Teacher
  • Organization Safety and Health Instructors
  • FEMA Certified trainer
  • Wilderness First Responder Instructor

Associate Instructors


  • 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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