ration with the American Red Cross .
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By adapting first aid techniques from combat for use by civilians , FAST empowers high school students with the skills and knowledge necessary to save the life of someone experiencing life-threatening bleeding .
Treat Trauma . Save Lives .
Do you know how to respond to a severe trauma , such as life-threatening bleeding ?
FAST provides training in how to :
• Recognize and stop life-threatening bleeding
• Communicate effectively during an emergency
• Safeguard rescuers and the trauma victim https :// www . youtube . com / watch ? v = k0tO49iTMLY
( The FAST course and digital materials will be offered at no charge to high school students under the age of 19 , thanks to a S & T grant . Courtesy of DHS S & T and you- Tube . Posted on Apr 1 , 2021 .)
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