The STOP THE BLEED course teaches individuals how to control life-threatening bleeding through the ABCs of bleeding control: A) Alert 911, B) Find the source of bleeding, and C) Apply pressure, packing, or a tourniquet to compress the wound and stop blood loss. Personal safety is the top priority, and help should only be provided if it can be done safely. Direct pressure, wound packing, or a tourniquet above the wound can help control bleeding until emergency responders arrive. The course aims to provide bystanders with skills that could save a life in an emergency situation.