PHTLS PROVIDER COURSE
Course Description
This is a highly interactive two-day scenario-based course and Instructors facilitate interactive lecture discussion. Course material includes a text book and a companion CD-ROM containing video clips, review questions and answers for self-assessment.
Course Objectives
Participants will understand the physiology and kinematics of trauma, and improve their rapid assessment, diagnostic and intervention skills when handling adult and pediatric multi-system trauma patients. Participants will apply the principles of PHTLS in the scenario-based skill stations. Moulaged patient models are used to simulate the various trauma situations and guide the participant.
Accreditation and Awards
A successful candidate will receive a provider card and a certificate that remains valid for four years. Candidate will also receive Continuing Medical Education (CME) hours by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialization and CE hours by the NAEMT Association.
This Course is co-sponsored and follows the guidelines and standards set by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) in cooperation with the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma in USA. This course combines both basic and advanced trauma concepts and skills in one definitive resource. Course material is renewed every 4 years.
This Course is co-sponsored and follows the guidelines and standards set by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) in cooperation with the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma in USA. This course combines both basic and advanced trauma concepts and skills in one definitive resource. Course material is renewed every 4 years.
Target Audience and Requirements
First Responders; EMT-B, EMT-I and EMT-P; Physicians; Nurses; and other licensed health care professionals who would benefit from attending this course.
PHTLS INSTRUCTOR COURSE
Awards
A successful candidate will receive an instructor card and a certificate that remains valid for 4 years. Candidate will also receive Continuing Medical Education (CME) hours by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialization and CE hours by the NAEMT Association.