Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)

The Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) course is a comprehensive, evidence-based program designed to enhance the knowledge, skills, and decision-making abilities of prehospital care providers in the management of trauma patients. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of trauma assessment, rapid intervention, and the prioritization of life-threatening injuries in the prehospital setting.

This course emphasizes practical, hands-on training, including patient assessment, airway management, hemorrhage control, spinal motion restriction, and transport considerations. Through scenario-based learning, participants will develop critical thinking skills to provide timely and effective trauma care, improving patient outcomes and survival rates.

Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Conduct a systematic primary and secondary assessment of trauma patients.

• Identify and manage life-threatening injuries using evidence-based interventions.

• Apply advanced airway management techniques and hemorrhage control measures.

• Prioritize and safely transport trauma patients based on severity and available resources.

• Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork in high-pressure trauma situations.

Target Audience:
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), paramedics, prehospital providers, and other healthcare professionals involved in trauma care.