Catastrophic Bleeding Control (CATB)
Level:
CPD
Duration:
3 hrs
Course code:
NU/2025/01013
Max group:
12
Course covers catastrophic bleeding control, tourniquet use for high-risk environments.
Course Summary
Catastrophic Bleeding Control Course CPD: 3-hour
This course provides learners with guidance on catastrophic bleeding control, including dealing with the inherent dangers associated with the use of tourniquets and haemostatic dressings whilst administering First Aid in a high-risk working environment.
All learners must hold an in date Level 3 Emergency First Aid or Level 3 First Aid at Work qualification.
Course Contents
Equipment
Primary survey
Catastrophic bleeding
Haemostatic dressings
Tourniquets
Top-to-toe survey
Environmental issues
Handover to the emergency services
Assessment
The instructor conducts ongoing summative practical assessments and written assessments. Upon successful completion, learners will receive regulated qualification. No external assessments are required for this qualification.
Duration
The course requires a minimum of 3 hours, distributed over the day.
Certification Validity
This qualification is valid for three years. To renew it, learners must complete the course again. It is recommended that learners attend annual refresher courses during the three-year period.
Further Information - Course Numbers
A maximum of 12 students can be accommodated on this course and all candidates must be a minimum of 16 years of age to qualify.
Assessment method: Activities, competency assessments.
Pre-requisite: None
Suggested progression:
recommended refresher training and CPD