NAEMT Courses

Prehospital Trauma Life Support for First Responders (PHTLS-FR)

PHTLS trauma care at the first responder level: bleeding control, airway basics and core trauma concepts for EMRs, fire, rescue and police.

  • 8 hours · 1 day
  • NAEMT provider card, valid 4 years
  • From $125

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Overview

An 8-hour classroom course that delivers PHTLS trauma content at the level first responders use: hemorrhage control, basic airway management and core trauma assessment, with skills demonstrations and scenario walk-throughs. A course manual is part of the program. Graduates receive a 4-year provider card, and EMS-licensed participants earn 8 hours of CAPCE CE.

What You Will Learn

  • Recognize and control life-threatening bleeding
  • Open and maintain an airway with basic adjuncts
  • Perform a rapid trauma assessment and hand off to EMS

Who Should Attend

Emergency medical responders, firefighters, rescue personnel and law enforcement officers.

Prerequisites

  • None

Schedule

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FAQ

Questions About This Course

EMS-licensed participants earn 8 hours of CAPCE CE. Other responders receive the certificate and provider card.

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