PREHOSPITAL TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT (PHTLS)
The course emphasizes application of trauma education through case studies, skills practice, and patient simulations.
PHTLS is the global gold standard in prehospital trauma education and is taught in over 80 countries. PHTLS is appropriate for EMTs, paramedics, nurses, physician assistants, physicians, and other prehospital practitioners. PHTLS is accredited by CAPCE and recognized by NREMT.
This emergency responder training, partially funded from grants provided by the Oregon Department of Transportation/Department of Motor Vehicles-Traffic Safety Office, strengthens the care provided by rural emergency responders to vehicle crash victims on Oregon roadways; reduces vehicle crash scene times; and supports the EMS work force with continued education hours that are required to maintain their EMS licenses.