Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support PHTLS
Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support PHTLS
£350.00
The Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) course equips healthcare professionals with the essential knowledge and practical skills to manage trauma patients effectively in the prehospital environment. Through a blend of theory and hands-on training, learners develop confidence in rapid assessment, decision-making, and delivering life-saving interventions.
Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Course – Internationally Accredited Trauma Training
The Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Course is a globally recognised trauma care training programme developed by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) in collaboration with the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS-COT).
It is the gold standard in prehospital trauma education, designed to improve the quality of trauma care and increase survival rates for patients with life-threatening injuries.
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for:
- Paramedics, Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), and First Responders
- Nurses, Doctors, and Prehospital Clinicians
- Any healthcare professional involved in the assessment, treatment, and transport of trauma patients
Course Overview
The PHTLS course provides an evidence-based framework for trauma assessment and management, focusing on rapid patient evaluation, critical decision-making, and effective prehospital interventions.
Participants will learn to apply the “Treat the Patient, Not the Injury” philosophy through interactive lectures, high-fidelity trauma scenarios, and hands-on practical skills training.
Key Learning Outcomes
- Comprehensive trauma assessment and scene management
- Airway, breathing, and ventilation techniques
- Shock and haemorrhage control
- Management of head, spinal, thoracic, and abdominal trauma
- Special considerations for paediatric, geriatric, and pregnant patients
- Tactical trauma care and mass casualty incident response
Why Choose PHTLS
- Endorsed by NAEMT and the American College of Surgeons
- Delivers evidence-based, internationally recognised certification (valid for 4 years)
- Enhances confidence, leadership, and clinical decision-making in trauma care
- Meets professional development requirements for emergency and prehospital practitioners
Course Benefits
By completing the PHTLS certification, you’ll gain the knowledge, confidence, and hands-on experience needed to provide high-quality trauma care in challenging prehospital environments. Whether you’re advancing your emergency medical career or meeting continuing professional development (CPD) standards, this course equips you with the skills to save lives when seconds count.
Additional information
| Date | |
|---|---|
| Time | 09:00-17:00 |
| Location | Proparamedics HQ, Linfield Road, Belfast BT12 5GH |
| Price | £350 |
