The NAEMT Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) course is a continuing education program specifically designed for paramedics, first responders, ski patrollers, nurses, and physicians. It is open to anyone interested in acquiring knowledge in this field.

PHTLS is designed on the principle of "Evidence Based Medicine." Based on the concept of the famous ATLS course for physicians, PHTLS's pragmatic approach will allow you to improve your ability to assess a patient's severity and effectively provide them with appropriate care. The objective of the training is to guide you towards a systemic assessment of the trauma patient, in order to be able to manage priorities. These priorities, in turn, follow the principle of "Treat first what kills first."

This training program, revised every four years, has become a globally recognized standard for all pre-hospital responders. With a strong international structure, more than 800,000 pre-hospital responders have been trained over the past 30 years in more than 50 countries.

The PHTLS is an intensive training program that promotes critical thinking. It is structured around theoretical presentations focused on pathophysiology and practical stations dedicated to clinical situations encountered in the field.