Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Training Course
A two-day continuing education course on the principles of Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) to EMS practitioners. Prepare to care for trauma patients, while serving as part of a transport team or awaiting a transport provider
What you'll learn
Key information
PHTLS Course Overview
Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) is a comprehensive training course designed to improve the care provided to trauma patients in the pre-hospital setting. PHTLS is aimed at healthcare providers, including emergency medical technicians (EMTs), paramedics, nurses, and doctors, who are responsible for delivering care to trauma patients before they reach the hospital.
PHTLS Course Content
Key components of the PHTLS course include:
Course Instructors
Adam Turner
Educator - Paramedic
“My healthcare journey started in 2012, volunteering as a LIVES Community First Responder before pursuing a career in the ambulance service. I re-joined LIVES full-time in July 2023 as an Educator-Paramedic. My role involves delivering a range of Pre-hospital Emergency Care courses to LIVES Responders and organisations such as the Fire and Rescue Service. I still respond as a paramedic with LIVES and the NHS to maintain my clinical competencies.”
Course Instructors
Michael Scragg
Educator - Paramedic
“I deliver a wide range of Pre-Hospital Emergency Care course to external clients and our own First Responders. I take pride knowing that every person that I educate can deliver emergency care to people in their hour of need. Prior to my role as an Educator, I have worked frontline in the Ambulance Service and deployed around the world in both peacetime, and during conflict, in the Armed Forces.”
Course Instructors
Curtis Dorbon
Clinical Education Manager
“I have a passion for enhancing pre-hospital education through innovative medical simulation. My journey began as a volunteer in 2013, where I developed valuable skills in community-based care. After a stint as a Paramedic, I returned to LIVES in 2020.
My focus has always been on pushing boundaries in medical simulation to empower providers with critical skills. LIVES aims to be a global leader in pre-hospital education, and together, we’re working to prepare pre-hospital providers for exceptional patient care.”
