Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)

Description

PHTLS is the world’s leading prehospital trauma care course, developed by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) in cooperation with the American College of Surgeons’ Committee on Trauma. This internationally recognized program promotes excellence in trauma patient management and enhances the delivery of life-saving care in the field.

Taught in over 64 countries, PHTLS is designed for EMTs, paramedics, physicians, nurses, and other prehospital providers who are committed to advancing their trauma care knowledge and skills.

 

Why Choose PHTLS?

PHTLS improves trauma outcomes by teaching EMS practitioners to think critically and act decisively in time-sensitive situations. The course is grounded in the philosophy of treating the multi-system trauma patient as a unique and complex challenge, rather than a collection of individual injuries.

Participants learn to:

    • Make informed, rapid decisions in chaotic environments
    • Manage trauma patients using evidence-based principles
    • Prioritize interventions based on mechanism of injury, assessment findings, and physiology

Who Should Attend?
  • Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs)
  • Advanced EMTs & Paramedics
  • Emergency Physicians
  • Registered Nurses
  • Prehospital and inter-facility care providers
  • Tactical, industrial, or offshore emergency response teams

Notes

  • The course also emphasizes critical thinking and scenario-based decision-making, equipping participants to handle real-world emergencies with confidence.

Course Information

  • Duration: 16 hours
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Core Topics Covered 

    • Physiology of Life and Death
    • Scene Assessment & Safety
    • Primary and Secondary Patient Assessment
    • Airway Management and Oxygenation
    • Breathing and Ventilation Techniques
    • Circulation, Hemorrhage Control, and Shock Management
    • Patients with Disabilities or Special Needs
    • Hands-On Trauma Patient Simulations

Certification & Accreditation

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

 

Course Completion Requirements

  • Successful completion of all skill station evaluations
  • Passing score on the written final exam

 

Tuition includes:

  • Official PHTLS 9th Edition Course Manual
  • Certificate of Completion