Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support

Course Description

The PHTLS Provider course is designed to be an intensive 16-20 hour experience.  It is available to all levels of pre-hospital care providers, and programs are typically attended by Emergency First Responders (Fire, Police, Search & Rescue, etc.), EMTs, Paramedics, Nurses (including Industrial based Occupational Health Nurses), Physicians, and Physician Assistants.

The course is scenario-based, with lectures and interactive skills station components meant to enhance the pre-hospital care providers’ knowledge, and further develop the critical thinking skills required to effectively treat the trauma patient in the field.

Course Length

Approximately 14 hours

Course Audience

Pre-hospital Emergency services and Fire Department personnel.