Until Help Arrives Course

About the Course

Until Help Arrives is a free, in-person emergency response course for anyone who lives, works, or spends time in Arlington County.

Equip yourself with life-saving skills to act confidently in emergencies. Whether it's a sudden accident at work, a car crash, or an act of violence, you can save lives while waiting for first responders.

Registered students will receive a printout of the one-page Emergency Responses Skills handout(PDF, 94KB) and are welcome to review the course slides(PDF, 5MB) ahead of the class.

What You'll Learn:

• Situational Awareness: Stay alert, identify threats, stay safe.
• Identifying Life Threats: Know what to look for and act fast.
• Bleed Control: Techniques like tourniquet use and wound care.
• Injury Management: Proper ways to move and position the injured.
• Psychological Support: Comforting the wounded in distress.
• Efficient 9-1-1 Communication: Ensure the right info gets through, fast.

Online Resources

If you cannot make our free, in-person courses, take a look at our online Until Help Arrives resources at home and learn essential life-saving skills that you can use until help arrives.