You Are the Help Until Help Arrives
Learn five simple steps that may save a life
Call 9-1-1
Stay Safe
Stop the Bleeding
Position the Injured
Provide Comfort
Life-threatening emergencies can happen fast and emergency responders aren’t always nearby.
You may be able to save a life by taking simple actions immediately.
You Are the Help Until Help Arrives.
Click on the links below to learn more about how you can help:
- An animated interactive video
- A web-based training program
- A downloadable instructor guide and student tools to provide in-person training
Why get involved when someone is badly injured?
According to a recent National Academies of Science study, trauma is the leading cause of death for Americans under age 46. Life-threatening injuries require immediate action to prevent an injured person from dying. Those nearest to someone with life-threatening injuries are best positioned to provide first care.
Take the You Are the Help Until Help Arrives web-based training below:
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Follow this link to visit the instructor page and download the course content so that you can teach others.
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Follow this link to visit the instructor page and download program fact sheet.
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Follow this link to to get your certificate of completion.