Optional Stop the Bleed Training for Students

Centerville ISD wants to share a health and safety training opportunity that is available to students in grades 7-12. 
Texas House Bill 496 Sec. 38.030 requires school districts to implement a Traumatic Injury Response Protocol in the event of a traumatic injury involving blood loss. The bill requires bleeding control kits to be stored in easily accessible areas throughout the district, with training provided to employees. Additionally, the bill also asks districts to offer optional training to students in grades 7-12 to empower students to take an active role in their medical safety. 
“Stop the Bleed” training, developed by The American College of Surgeons (ACS), is offered in two parts for students: 1) an online video which is then followed by 2)  hands-on training students will take with their school nurse.  You must also fill out and sign a parental consent if you would like your 7th-12th grade student to take the training. 
If your student is interested in completing the training, the online course can be watched here: Stop the Bleed Training for Students. Once finished, your student will need to provide a copy of the completion certificate to their principal for transcript purposes.  
The next step is for the student to turn in a parental consent form to their campus nurse in order to complete the hands-on course. 
“Stop the Bleed” training is a valuable tool that can be used anywhere severe injuries occur. More information can be found at Stop the Bleed.  Please feel free to review the training at the link above or contact your campus school nurse if you have any questions.