Event Details

Become empowered to go from bystander to lifesaver. 

Bleeding is the #1 cause of preventable death after injury. This program is designed to train and equip the public with the skills and confidence to act quickly in an emergency. Stop the Bleed will train community members to treat traumatic injuries involving severe bleeding with simple techniques until first responders arrive. 

This free interactive training will teach you: 

• How to recognize life-threatening bleeding 

• How to apply direct pressure effectively 

• How to pack a wound using gauze or clean cloth 

• How to apply a tourniquet correctly and safely 

• How to communicate with 9-1-1 and bystanders during an emergency 

This course is ideal for parents, teachers, coaches, workplace teams, community volunteers, and anyone who wants to be better prepared to respond in an emergency. 

BIO: Dr. William Ganske is a general surgeon seeing patients at Lompoc Health – North Third Center. From 2018 to 2024, Dr. Ganske was a Resident Physician in the Department of Surgery at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. Previously, he was a production scientist at Integrated DNA Technologies in Iowa and a direct care provider doing in-home care for adults with intellectual disabilities.