International Trauma Life Support
The ITLS Provider Course provides 8 hours of didactic instruction, 8 hours of hands-on skills training, and testing for ITLS Basic or Advanced certification. With its comprehensive approach to core knowledge and skills, ITLS Provider is appropriate for all emergency care providers —from EMT-Bs and first responders to advanced EMTs, paramedics, trauma nurses, and physicians.
Target Audience & Eligibility
- Paramedics
- Trauma nurses
- Physicians.
Mandatory Precourse Tasks & Preparation
- Find a schedule (Medcourse can help).
- Book in advance and receive materials.
- Prepare well to score high in theory test.
Course Day Checklist & Attire
- Arrive on time.
- Engage well in skill training.
- Perform well during theory and skill testing to receive a certificate.
Course Timetable & Agenda
| Chapter Number | Chapter Title |
|---|---|
| Section 1: Core Content | |
| Chapter 1 | Understanding Trauma |
| Chapter 2 | ITLS Assessment |
| Chapter 3 | Hemorrhage Control and Shock Management |
| Chapter 4 | Airway and Ventilation Management |
| Chapter 5 | Traumatic Cardiac Arrest Management |
| Chapter 6 | Mass Casualty Incidents |
| Section 2: Body System Injury | |
| Chapter 7 | Traumatic Brain Injury |
| Chapter 8 | Spinal Column and Spinal Cord Trauma |
| Chapter 9 | Thoracic Trauma (Chest Injury) |
| Chapter 10 | Abdominal and Pelvic Trauma |
| Chapter 11 | Extremity Trauma |
| Section 3: Special Considerations and Populations | |
| Chapter 12 | Burns |
| Chapter 13 | Pediatric Trauma |
| Chapter 14 | Geriatric Trauma |
| Chapter 15 | Trauma in Pregnancy |
| Chapter 16 | Environmental Emergencies |
| Chapter 17 | Crush and Blast Injuries |
| Chapter 18 | Considerations in High-Threat and Tactical Settings |
| Chapter 19 | Pain Control in the Prehospital Setting |
| Chapter 20 | Helicopter Transportation |
| Skill stations |
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Recertification & Renewal
To recertify, providers must successfully complete a 1-day Recertification course or the full 2-day Provider course. (Chapter and Training Centre requirements for these options may vary.)
More Information
At the end of each chapter, there is a QR Code that links you to an ITLS website that has additional information, such as videos, additional references, and useful tools.
Materials Provided
Official Course Manual included
Certificate Release
Same Day
Your Lead Instructor
View Instructor Bio →Liam O'Connor
MD, DABA - Consultant Anesthesiologist
Expert in difficult airway algorithms, video laryngoscopy, fiberoptic bronchoscopy, and emergency cricothyroidotomy.
Training Facility & Directions
Open Maps →Texas Medical Center Education Wing
6550 Bertner Ave, Houston, TX 77030, Houston
Main entrance of TMC Plaza, 4th floor clinical skills lab.
TMC Garage 4 directly connected to building via 3rd-floor skybridge.
Initiate Registration
Enter Attendee info on next page. No payment necessary till instructor calls