
Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
The PHTLS course is designed for all levels of prehospital care provider personnel. The target audience includes: EMT’s, first responders (fire, police, search & rescue, etc.), paramedics, nurses (including Industrial based Occupational Health Nurses), physicians, and physician assistants.
The PHTLS Course provides the prehospital care provider with specific knowledge and skills related to assessment and care, increasing the probability of a victim surviving a traumatic event. The course is scenario-based, with lectures and interactive skills stations designed to impart knowledge and proficiency, dependent on the level of licensure.
Features
- Trauma Scenarios stations for practice of essential skills simulated clinical scenarios that encourage Active participation
- Hands-on class format reinforces skills proficiency
- Classroom-based works well for learners who prefer group interaction and instructor feedback while learning skills