International Trauma Life Support

ITLS (International Trauma Life Support) Certification

Comprehensive trauma assessment and management for pre-hospital and emergency care providers

Course Overview

The International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) course is designed for emergency medical technicians, paramedics, and other healthcare providers who care for trauma patients. This course focuses on rapid assessment, critical thinking, and hands-on skills to provide the best trauma care.

ITLS emphasizes the assessment and management of trauma patients using the ITLS Primary and Secondary Surveys, which provide a standardized approach to trauma assessment and management.

Learning Objectives

Assess and manage trauma patients using the ITLS Primary and Secondary Surveys

Recognize and manage life-threatening injuries

Perform rapid trauma assessment and focused history

Manage airway, breathing, and circulation in trauma scenarios

Apply spinal motion restriction techniques

Manage shock and hemorrhage control

Understand pediatric trauma considerations

Who Should Attend

Emergency medical technicians (EMTs)

Paramedics and advanced paramedics

Emergency department nurses

Trauma team members

Pre-hospital care providers

Search and rescue personnel

Military medical personnel

Course Content

ITLS Primary and Secondary Surveys

Airway management in trauma

Shock recognition and management

Spinal motion restriction

Chest trauma management

Abdominal trauma assessment

Head and spinal cord injury management

Extremity trauma and splinting

Pediatric trauma considerations

Trauma in special populations

Prerequisites

Current BLS certification required

Basic EMT or healthcare provider training

Minimum age: 18 years old

Physical ability to perform patient assessments

Previous trauma care experience recommended

Course Details

Duration

16 hours (2 days)

Certificate Validity

3 years

Class Size

Max 20 students

Location

Lagos Training Center

Rating

4.9/5.0

Course Fee

₦120,000 (approx)

Includes course materials and certification

Approximate cost, may vary by session or location.

Book This Course

Upcoming Sessions

February 25-26, 2024

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

10 spots available

March 12-13, 2024

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

15 spots available

March 28-29, 2024

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

12 spots available