Student Health offers Stop the Bleed classes to groups of 5 or more. Registration for free Stop the Bleed classes is processed through UNC Charlotte's Learning and Development Portal.
The American Heart Association inspires the world to save lives and envisions a world where no one dies from cardiac arrest. These courses train participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations, and provide early use of an AED.
So........what course should you take?
BLS: This course is designed for HEALTHCARE and/or MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and pre-hospital settings. Two year certification provided. Please note that all classes require a minimum of 4 participants to proceed. If the minimum number of participants is not met, the class may be rescheduled or canceled. We appreciate your understanding.
1 class offered on 10/28/26 (Wednesday)
Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED: This course is designed for anyone with little or no medical training who wants to learn basic-level First Aid/CPR/AED use or needs a course completion card for a job or other requirements. Two-year certification provided. Please note that all classes require a minimum of 4 participants to proceed. If the minimum number of participants is not met, the class may be rescheduled or canceled. We appreciate your understanding.
1 class offered on 9/30/2026 (Wednesday)
Life-threatening bleeding injuries can happen anywhere at any time.
This FREE 1-hour course will teach you to recognize life-threatening bleeding and how to intervene quickly through three techniques: (1) how to apply direct pressure to a wound; (2) how to pack a wound to control bleeding; (3) how to correctly apply a tourniquet.
Designed for all students, faculty, and staff, including lay rescuers and healthcare professionals.
The course is affiliated with the H.E.L.P. Certificate Program and provides a certificate upon completion. Sign up for a class through UNC Charlotte's Learning and Development Portal.
