International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) - BLENDED - Toronto

Course by Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada

This BLS course is in Toronto

Course Description: The ITLS Blended course combines 8 hours of flexible online learning from the comfort of your home, at your own pace, with 8 hours of hands-on skills training. This comprehensive program includes testing for ITLS Basic or Advanced provider certification. Innovative skills stations allow you to practice and develop abilities specific to your certification level.

Intended Audience: Our ITLS online course offers a comprehensive curriculum that caters to a wide range of professionals. It is suitable for all levels of pre-hospital personnel, including first responders, emergency medical responders, firefighters, PCP, ACP, CCP, wilderness and industrial medical staff. It is also relevant for in-hospital / clinic personnel, such as ER/ICU/ trauma nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and physicians. The course ensures that core knowledge and skills are covered for professionals across various healthcare settings.

Course Prerequisites: None

International Trauma Life Support Blended Course Overview

Course Content

Didactic:

• Scene Size-up
• Trauma Assessment and Management
• Airway Management
• Thoracic Trauma
• Shock
• Head Trauma
• Spinal Trauma
• Abdominal Trauma
• Extremity Trauma
• Burns
• Pediatric Trauma
• Geriatric Trauma
• Trauma in Pregnancy
• The Impaired Patient
• Trauma Arrest
• Standard Precautions

Skills Stations:

• Assessment skills
• Airway skills
• Thoracic trauma skills
• Vascular access skills
• Spine management skills
• Extremity trauma skills

Testing:

• Written Exam
• Practical Exam

Course Duration

8 hours online and 7.5 hours in-class (in-class 1 day)

Certification

Certification is valid for 3 years upon course completion.

Course Materials

While not mandatory, having the books and materials for the ITLS BLENDED course enhances your knowledge and improves your chances of passing. You are responsible for obtaining the textbook, as it is not included in the course. The recommended manual for the course is the 9th Edition of the International Trauma Life Support Book (ITLS Book). Purchase it at our office at 301 Moodie Drive, Unit 101, Nepean, ON, K2H 9C4 (weekdays 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) or order through our website:

• (ITLS Book 9th Edition) International Trauma Life Support Book 9th Edition | First Aid Plus | Medical Book | Ottawa (first-aid-plus-canada.myshopify.com)

This manual can also be purchased on Amazon. It is advised that you read the textbook, in its entirety, prior to the course.

Our ITLS provider classroom instruction is available in various locations, such as Ottawa, Kingston, Montreal, Pembroke, Arnprior, Kemptville, and Smith Falls. Expert instructors deliver hands-on training, equipping you with the necessary skills to effectively handle emergency situations.

If you have any questions regarding course availability or need more information, don't hesitate to contact us. Our extensive range of courses covers diverse subjects, from basic first aid and CPR to advanced resuscitation and basic life support. We are committed to providing excellent education to medical professionals, as well as individuals seeking to enhance their life-saving skills.