PHTLS – Prehospital Trauma Life Support – NAEMT 10e – Wakefield
PHTLS (Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support) is an internationally recognised course that aims to improve the quality of trauma care and decrease mortality. PHTLS is developed by NAEMT in cooperation with the American College of Surgeons’ Committee on Trauma. The Committee provides the medical direction and content oversight for the program. It promotes critical thinking as the foundation for providing quality care and is based on the belief that, given a good fund of knowledge and key principles, EMS practitioners are capable of making reasoned decisions regarding patient care.
Who is PHTLS Suitable for?
PHTLS is the global gold standard in prehospital trauma education and is taught in 64 countries. PHTLS is appropriate for ECA/ECSWs, EMTs, Paramedics, Nurses, ACP’s, Doctors with an interest in prehospital care, and other prehospital providers.
If you are unsure, please contact our team on 01134505335 and we can help.
Whats Covered?
PHTLS Wakefield
- Physiology of life and death
- Scene assessment
- Patient assessment
- Airway, breathing, ventilation and oxygenation
- Circulation, haemorrhage and shock
- Head injuries
- Burns
- Paediatrics / Geriatrics
- Pregnant patients
- Patients with disabilities
- Patient simulations
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| Location | Dates | Price | Status | Book Course |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHTLS – Leeds (10th-11th November 2026) | 10 November, 2026 - 11 November, 2026 | 495.00 | Available | Buy now |
| PHTLS – Leeds (29-30th March 2027) | 29 March, 2027 - 30 March, 2027 | 495.00 | Available | Buy now |
| PHTLS – Leeds (24-25th May 2027) | 24 May, 2027 - 25 May, 2027 | 495.00 | Available | Buy now |
| PHTLS – Leeds (17-18th August 2027) | 17 August, 2027 - 18 August, 2027 | 495.00 | Available | Buy now |
| PHTLS – Leeds (27-28th September 2027) | 27 September, 2027 - 28 September, 2027 | 495.00 | Available | Buy now |
| PHTLS – Leeds (13-14th November) | 13 November, 2027 - 14 November, 2027 | 495.00 | Available | Buy now |
If no courses are listed or for multiple bookings please contact us training@lambdamedical.co.uk or call 01134505335 to discuss your requirements.
PHTLS Wakefield – Prehospital Trauma Life Support – Course Overview
PHTLS Leeds courses are held over 2 days and put emphasis on systematic approaches to trauma assessment and treatment, incorporating the latest evidence-based practices. The course is compiled of classroom and scenario based learning. The course utilizes the internationally recognized NAEMT testbooks.
PHTLS Leeds – Prehospital Trauma Life Support – Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of PHTLS you will have covered the following topics in line with NAEMT’s 10th edition textbook –
- Golden principles, preferences and critical thinking
- Shock: Pathophysiology of life and death
- Physics of trauma
- Scene management
- Patient assessment and management
- Airway and ventilation
- Head and neck trauma
- Spinal trauma
- Thoracic trauma
- Abdominal trauma
- Musculoskeletal trauma
- Burn injuries
- Pediatric trauma
- Geriatric trauma
- Injury prevention
- Disaster management
- Explosions and weapons of mass destruction
- Environmental trauma
- Wilderness trauma care
- TEMS
Entry Requirements
PHTLS Wakefield – Prehospital Trauma Life Support is an advanced prehospital trauma level qualification and requires commitment and dedication. As a minimum, it requires learners to be an EMTECAFrec 4 with experience, a Technician or a Paramedic. Nurses and doctors who practice in the prehospital environment may also undertake the course.
Learners must;
- Hold a regulated entry qualification and be suitable.
- Be physically suitable to undertake the required practical elements
Course Duration
2 day course, low trainer-learner ratio. Theory and Practical based learning. Lots of simulation
Course Locations
Our PHTLS – Prehospital Trauma Life Support course runs at various key locations across the UK. We also have the ability to deliver courses at the customers own venue nationwide for groups.
Awarding Organisation and Clinical Endorsements
Course regulated by the NAEMT and recognised worldwide
Certificate Valid For
4 Years – After 4 years the qualification must be retaken
About Lambda Medical
Lambda Medical, based in Leeds (West Yorkshire) provide high quality First Aid & Pre-Hospital care training throughout the UK. Training is delivered by experienced trainers who have current and real front-line experience.
Courses can be tailored to individual working environments from front-line ambulance to industrial manufacturing to ensure the skills taught provide the maximum preparation for the potential real life situations that may be encountered.