The Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) course is a unique
continuing education program created in recognition of the real
need in EMS education for additional training in the handling of
trauma patients. This indispensable program is designed to enhance
and increase knowledge and skills in delivering trauma care in the
pre-hospital environment.
What does PHTLS Cover?
PHTLS picks up where other educational programs leave off.
The course focuses on trauma patients in the pre-hospital
environment - how to identify, stabilize, treat, and transport them
with the highest level of care and give them the greatest chance
for survival.
PHTLS students learn to:
- Identify the mechanism of injury
- Recognize life-threatening injuries
- Relate pathophysiology to injuries
- Assess and manage trauma patients
Skills Stations Include
- Airway Management & Ventilation
- Assessment & Management
- Rapid Extrication & Spinal immobilization
- Pediatric Assessment & Pediatric Immobilization
- Evaluation Scenarios
This course was developed by the National Association of
Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) in cooperation with The
Committee on Trauma of the American College of Surgeons.
Pre-requisites
Students must be current EMT's, AEMT's or Paramedics. The
first day of the course classes are done outdoors; please make sure
you are prepared for all weather.
Contact Information
Frank Riboni
Director, EMS Institute
(718) 990-8416
ribonif@stjohns.edu