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NAEMT20 CPD Points
Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
The global standard in prehospital trauma education, focus on critical thinking and rapid trauma care.
Course Overview
NAEMT's Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) is recognized around the world as the leading continuing education program for prehospital emergency trauma care. The course is designed to address the treatment of trauma patients in the field, focusing on multi-system trauma assessment and key lifesaving interventions.
Syllabus & Core Objectives
1Kinematics of trauma and injury mechanisms
2Primary assessment and rapid triage of trauma patients
3Airway management and ventilation in trauma
4Thoracic trauma management (needle decompression, chest seals)
5Shock and fluid resuscitation guidelines (including hemorrhage control with tourniquets/hemostatics)
6Spine management, immobilization, and extrication techniques
7Head and spinal cord trauma management
8Special populations: pediatric, geriatric, and environmental trauma
Prerequisites
Healthcare professional, clinical officer, EMT, or paramedic.
Target Audience
EMTsParamedicsEmergency DoctorsTrauma NursesTactical Medics
Duration2 Days (16 Hours)
CPD Credits20 Points
Tuition FeesKSh 45,000Includes manual, AHA certification, and practical exams.