Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support

Overview

Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) provides comprehensive training for emergency and healthcare professionals in the UK who need to deliver advance trauma care in pre-hospital settings.

Based on globally recognised principles and evidence based trauma management, this intensive course equips participants with the essential skills to respond effectively to trauma incidents, ensuring the highest possible standard of care or trauma patients before they reach the hospital.

Duration: This is a 2 day course; 2 nights’ accommodation with breakfast is included. Please note that this event is based in Herefordshire, and CPD are not able to cover the cost of travel & expenses. Therefore, you must be able to commit to this once signed up.

Eligibility: Registered staff, NQP to Para (not open to students)

Further information

Learning objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Assess and manage trauma patients

• Apply the MARCH algorithm (Massive haemorrhage, Airway, Respiration, Circulation, Head injury/Hypothermia)

• Control catastrophic haemorrhage

• Perform advanced airway management techniques

• Recognise and manage chest injuries

• Stabilise spinal and head injuries

• Adapt trauma care for diverse environments

What will you gain? 

• Proficiency in PHTLS trauma care principles that are globally recognised and valued.

• Practical sills to provide immediate, life saving interventions in a variety of trauma scenarios.

• Confidence to assess, prioritise and treat injuries in complex, high-stakes situations.

• A recognised certification.

• Advanced trauma care capabilities that enhance professional expertise and effectiveness in pre-hospital settings.

What’s included?

2 night’s bed and breakfast (the night before and first night of the course), and the course itself.