International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Course

Course by International Trauma Life Support

Course Description: The ITLS Provider course consists of 8 hours of classroom instruction, 8 hours of hands-on skills training, and a certification test for ITLS Basic or Advanced. Innovative skills stations are incorporated, allowing you to practice skills relevant to your specific certification level.

Intended Audience: ITLS Provider is designed to cater to a wide range of medical professionals, including pre-hospital personnel (such as first responders, emergency medical responders, firefighters, PCP, ACP, CCP, wilderness and industrial medical staff) as well as in-hospital / clinic personnel (including ER/ICU/trauma nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and physicians). Its comprehensive approach covers core knowledge and skills applicable to all levels of expertise.

Course Prerequisites: None

International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Provider 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

16 hours (in-class 2 days)

Certification

ITLS provider certification is valid for 3 years upon course completion

Course Materials

The books and materials for the ITLS course are not mandatory. However, the book will give you more knowledge and a higher chance of passing the ITLS certification test.

It is your responsibility as the participant to acquire the required textbook, which is not provided as part of the course. The recommended manual for the course is the 9th Edition of the International Trauma Life Support Book (ITLS Book). You can purchase the textbook at our office located at 301 Moodie Drive, Unit 101, Nepean, ON, K2H 9C4 during weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Alternatively, you can order it 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 basic provider course 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.

Should you have any inquiries about course availability or need further details about the course contents, including the patient assessment practical exam or any other component of the course, please feel free to reach out to us. We prioritize delivering outstanding education to medical professionals, as well as individuals aiming to enhance their life-saving abilities.