Alpine School District educators, staff train for trauma response scenarios
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- In a partnership with Intermountain Health, educators and staff from the Alpine School District participate in a “Stop the Bleed” campaign training Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, in efforts to boost safety and emergency protocols.
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- Educators and staff from the Alpine School District participate in a “Stop the Bleed” campaign training Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, in efforts to boost safety and emergency protocols.
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- In a partnership with Intermountain Health, educators and staff from the Alpine School District participate in a “Stop the Bleed” campaign training Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, in efforts to boost safety and emergency protocols.
Medical emergencies can happen anywhere, whether it’s recreating at the lake, on a snowy mountain or in the classroom, so possessing trauma care skills can potentially save lives.
Recently, thousands of teachers and staff with the Alpine School District participated in “Stop the Bleed” training at a majority of the district’s 90 schools, according to a media release from Intermountain Health, which partnered with the district in the effort.
The proactive approach comes in the wake of House Bill 40, which was passed during Utah’s 2025 legislative session, that requires schools to modify their safety plans in case of an emergency like a mass casualty or an accident that requires critical medical attention.
“Stop the Bleed” is a national awareness campaign and training course that empowers bystanders to become trained, equipped and ready to aid in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
“Alpine School District relies on and appreciates the relationships it has with community partners, and without it a task of this magnitude would be impossible to accomplish,” said Joe Hayes, director of safety and operations for Alpine School District. “The expertise provided by these partnerships allows our employees to meet the goals and expectations of an evolving safety landscape.”
The training took place over the course of two days — Friday and Monday — throughout various sites within the district.
“Alpine is the largest school district in the state, and it took two days to train thousands of educators and staff. Volunteers from local fire departments and other first responders also helped complete the training,” the release stated.
Leaders at Intermountain Health say their trauma specialists see a wide range of injuries in emergency departments, and they know having the skillset can make all the difference between a life being saved or lost.
“Teaching people proper CPR for the last several decades has made a huge difference in saving lives and now ‘Stop the Bleed’ training is aiming to do the same,” said Maranda Davis, a registered nurse and the trauma services manager for Intermountain Utah Valley Hospital in Provo. “Providing our educators an opportunity to have hands-on experience with tools is a key component to this training.”
Davis added that the training may also help remove the hesitancy a person may have to perform such procedures due to what they have seen in movies or on television.
The Alpine School District has also equipped classrooms at several schools with various emergency supplies, including “Stop the Bleed” kits and snacks.
Intermountain Health says the initiative marks a significant step in equipping schools to better respond to a myriad of emergency events.
