Advanced Medical
Life Support (AMLS)

Description

The Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) course is the leading education program for healthcare professionals involved in the emergency assessment and treatment of medical patients. Endorsed by the National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP) and accredited by CAPCE, AMLS provides a structured, evidence-based approach to managing life-threatening medical conditions.

What Makes AMLS the Gold Standard?

AMLS emphasizes the AMLS Assessment Pathway—a systematic, practical approach for evaluating and treating patients in medical crisis. This pathway helps clinicians rapidly identify the most probable diagnosis, initiate life-saving treatment, and optimize patient outcomes.

Participants build expertise through:

    • Scene size-up and first impression
    • Focused history and physical examination
    • Differential diagnosis via interactive discussion
    • Critical decision-making using real-world case scenarios

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for advanced healthcare professionals including:

    • Physicians
    • Paramedics
    • Registered Nurses
    • Advanced EMS Practitioners

Notes

  • Whether working in pre-hospital care, emergency departments, or critical care transport, AMLS delivers essential skills and knowledge to manage high-acuity patients effectively.

Course Information

  • Duration: 16 hours
Topics Covered

Through case-based simulations and patient scenarios, students learn to assess and manage:

    • Respiratory Disorders
    • Cardiovascular Emergencies
    • Shock and Sepsis
    • Neurological Conditions
    • Endocrine & Metabolic Crises
    • Abdominal Emergencies
    • Toxicological Emergencies
    • Environmental & Infectious Diseases
    • Exposure to Hazardous Materials

Course Completion Requirements

To receive certification, participants must:

    • Successfully complete all skill station evaluations
    • Pass the written final exam

Tuition Includes

    • AMLS Course Manual
    • Full access to scenario-based patient simulations
    • Certificate upon successful completion
    • Access to digital resources and refresher materials

Certification & Accreditation

    • Certification Validity: 4 Years
    • Accreditation: Commission on Accreditation for Prehospital Continuing Education (CAPCE)
    • Recognized by: National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)