NAEMT PHTLS
NAEMT Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
Course Cost
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Initial Provider $225
(16hrs)
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Hybrid Provider $200
(8hrs online + 8hrs classroom)
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Refresher Course $150
(8hrs)
Course Overview
National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) is recognized as the leading education program for prehospital emergency trauma care. PHTLS is designed to improve the quality of trauma care and decrease mortality. NAEMT PHTLS is the global gold standard in prehospital trauma education & promotes critical thinking as the foundation for providing the highest quality care. The program is based on the belief that, given a good foundation of knowledge and key principles, EMS practitioners are capable of making reasoned decisions regarding patient care. The PHTLS certification is appropriate for EMTs, paramedics, nurses, physician assistants, physicians, critical care transport teams & other prehospital providers.
Course Curriculum
Topics covered include:
- Scene assessment considerations
- Initial patient assessment
- Airway
- Breathing, ventilation and oxygenation
- Circulation, hemorrhage and shock
- Various trauma considerations
- Patient simulations
Certification Details
Certification for all course options is valid for 4 years, expiring at the end of the month.
Instructor Information
Our instructors are active healthcare providers to include nurses, EMTs, and paramedics.
Training Format
This course is available as 100% in-person or as a hybrid 1-day option. The hybrid option includes 8hrs of online modules, completed at your convenience prior to the associated 8hr in-person classroom skills. *The hybrid option counts as an initial or renewal certification.
Benefits of Certification
Participants who successfully complete any PHTLS course will receive a globally recognized certification, which can enhance their career, provide a marketable skill, and demonstrate their expertise in prehospital trauma care.
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FAQs
Who can take PHTLS?
NAEMT PHTLS is designed for all prehospital providers. EMS, Fire, EMTs, RNs, PAs, and even physicians.
Do I get education credit for PHTLS?
NAEMT PHTLS offers 16hrs CPACE for PHTLS Initial course and Hybrid courses. 8hrs CAPCE for PHTLS Refresher/Renewal. Sadly, CAPCE does not count towards RN CEs.
Is there an online PHTLS option?
STS does offer a Hybrid PHTLS option where 8hrs of pre-course modules are completed at your leisure and 8hr hands-on are completed in the classroom.
How many questions are on the PHTLS exam?
The exam consists of 50 questions. But don’t worry, STS offers you a study packet with 25 practice questions with registration of any PHTLS course.
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Our Locations
- San Antonio, TX, USA
- Austin, TX, USA
- Dallas, TX, USA
- Houston, TX, USA
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National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians
Formed in 1975 and over 75,000 members strong, the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) is the only national association representing the professional interests of all EMS practitioners, including paramedics, emergency medical technicians, emergency medical responders, and other professionals providing prehospital and out-of-hospital emergent, urgent or preventive medical care.
NAEMT members work in all sectors of EMS, including government service agencies, fire departments, hospital-based ambulance services, private companies, industrial and special operations settings, and in the military.
NAEMT serves its members by advocating on issues that impact their ability to provide quality patient care, providing high quality education that improves the knowledge and skills of practitioners, and supporting EMS research and innovation.