NAEMT Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
The NAEMT Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support course is an internationally recognised programme designed to improve trauma care and reduce mortality in pre-hospital environments.
Developed by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians in cooperation with the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, PHTLS is regarded as a global standard in pre-hospital trauma education. The programme equips emergency care professionals with critical thinking skills and evidence-based techniques to assess and manage trauma patients effectively.
This intensive two-day course strengthens clinical decision making and practical trauma management skills through structured learning and realistic simulations.
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Who It Is For
PHTLS is appropriate for:
- Emergency Medical Technicians
- Paramedics
- Nurses
- Physician Assistants
- Physicians
- Other pre-hospital care providers
The course is recognised for 16 Continuing Professional Competence points for PHECC-registered EMTs.
Requirements
- Participants must be physically able to perform practical skills, including chest compressions and airway management.
- Students must demonstrate effective practical skills during the course.
- Participants should have sufficient English language proficiency to engage fully with instruction and assessment.
Method of Delivery
The course is delivered in English by certified instructors and includes:
- Case-based learning
- Structured trauma assessment frameworks
- Practical skills stations
- Scenario-based patient simulations
- Facilitated group discussion
Participants receive a PHTLS manual and access to online learning resources to support pre-course preparation and continued professional development.
Course Content
The programme follows a systematic approach to trauma care and focuses on evidence-based assessment and management strategies.
Key areas include:
- Physiology of life and death
- Scene assessment
- Patient assessment
- Haemorrhage control
- Airway management
- Breathing, ventilation and oxygenation
- Circulation and shock management
- Special populations, including paediatric and geriatric trauma
Emphasis is placed on rapid identification of life-threatening injuries and prioritised interventions in line with international trauma principles.
Duration
The standard provider course is delivered over two days, totalling 16 classroom hours.
Where required, the programme may be structured over successive weekends or adjusted scheduling formats while maintaining the minimum required instructional hours.
Assessment
Participants are assessed through:
- Ongoing instructor evaluation during skills stations
- Scenario-based performance assessments
- Written examination
Successful completion requires demonstration of both theoretical understanding and practical competence.
Certification
Upon successful completion, participants receive:
- An internationally recognised PHTLS provider certificate valid for four years
- A PHTLS provider wallet card
Course fee: €250 per person, including the official PHTLS manual and access to the online learning platform.
Renewal
A one-day, eight-hour renewal course is available for participants who have successfully completed the two-day provider course within the previous four years.
A current PHTLS provider certificate or wallet card must be presented at registration. On successful completion of the renewal course, certification is extended for a further four years.
Why Choose Medicore
Internationally recognised training
Delivered in line with NAEMT standards and recognised globally.
Experienced instructors
Training is provided by certified professionals with operational trauma care experience.
Structured and practical learning
Case studies, simulations and skills practice ensure real-world application.
CPC recognition
Recognised for Continuing Professional Competence points for PHECC registrants.
Accessible scheduling
Delivered in a structured two-day format with options for alternative scheduling where required.
Enrol Today
Medicore’s NAEMT PHTLS course enhances trauma care capability, strengthens clinical judgement and supports professional development within emergency medical services.
Contact us to secure your place or arrange group delivery for your organisation.