PHTLS
Préhospital Trauma Life Support
Training objective
The PHTLS training aims to improve the management of traumatized patients in pre-hospital settings. It is based on a pragmatic and systematized approach, based on the principles of evidence-based medicine, and on the concept 'Treat first what kills first'.
Target audience & prerequisites
All the pre-hospital stakeholders
Doctors
Nurses
Paramedics
Firefighters
Emergency doctors & rescuers
Access to the PHTLS manual
Conducting an online pre-test
on the contents of the manual
Duration
16 hours spread over 2 days (2 x 8h).
Recycling: 8 hours every 4 years to maintain certification.
Location
Luxembourg Air Rescue A.s.b.l. - B.P. 24 - L-5201 Sandweiler
Educational content
The training alternates theoretical courses and practical workshops with realistic scenarios. The main themes addressed are:
Systematic evaluation of the traumatized patient (XABCDE approach)
Airway management and ventilation
State of shock and fluid resuscitation
Management of neurological deficits and spine
Particularities of elderly and pediatric patients
Management of burns
Immobilization and transport in coordination with medical regulation
Interactive indoor and outdoor scenarios
Pedagogical methods
Theory/practice alternation
Realistic clinical scenarios
Technical workshops
Exchanges between professionals
Simulation with dedicated hardware
Assessment & Certification
Participants are evaluated on an ongoing basis during the training. A final test is organized, comprising:
MCQ of 50 questions
Practical case of support
Practical assessment
Issuance of an official NAEMT certificate
Valid 4 years
8 hours recycling every 4 years, mandatory to extend the validity
How to register
Limited places
Registration via our teams for a flexible schedule adapted to your needs
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