Longhorn EMS offers Public Health workshops to spread awareness to the campus and local Austin community on life-saving measures. If you are a campus or local Austin organization that's interested in bringing this workshop to your group, fill out the form below and we'll reach out to you with more details! We have three programs and 7 workshop options, all of which are 100% free:


Take10 CPR/First Aid
Take 10 minutes to learn compression-only CPR! This is community-based and peer-taught CPR training that is simple and fast. Learners gain skill by practicing giving compressions and the confidence to act in an emergency.

Stop the Bleed
Launched in 2017 in response to the tragic stabbing of four students on the UT Austin campus. The initiative’s founder saw a need to provide the community with a simple, effective way to learn about saving a life from a serious bleeding injury.

Harm Reduction
Drug Safety workshops offer a 25-minute demonstration on Narcan administration, policies to protect students in case of an overdose, and what to do in cases of a drug- or alcohol-related emergency.

Total Time: 15 minutes
This workshop includes a presentation about how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and things to look out for. This workshop includes a hands-on component where participants can practice with mannikins.
Take 10 CPR Only

Total Time: 30 minutes
This workshop includes a presentation on different drug types, signs of an overdose, and how you can help in an emergency. It also includes a hands-on component by learning how to use Narcan.
Drug Safety Only

Total Time: 45 mins - 1 hr
This presentation covers the basics of major bleeding and ways you can help out in this type of emergency. This workshop also includes a hands-on component learning how to use a tourniquet and pack a wound.
Stop the Bleed Only

Total Time: 1 hr
This includes both the Take 10 CPR workshop and the Stop the Bleed workshop. Presentation and demos from both workshops will be included.
Stop the Bleed
and Take 10 CPR

Total Time: 45 mins
This includes both the Take 10 CPR workshop and the Drug Safety workshop. Presentation and demos from both workshops will be included.
Take 10 CPR
and Drug Safety

Total Time: 1 hr
This workshop includes the Take 10 CPR workshop and a presentation on basic life support skills. Organizations can select up to 3 life saving skills to learn.
Full Clinical Workshop

Total Time: 90 mins
This includes all three of our public health workshops: Take 10 CPR, Stop the Bleed, and Drug Safety workshop. Presentation and demos from both workshops will be included.
Life Saving Workshop