Heartsafe

First Responder Programs

Emergency Trauma Life Support

This is 8-hour program is ideal for front-line rescuers who may be involved in Confined Space Rescue, Construction Safety or Firefighter Rescue. The course focus is on trauma patients in hazardous pre-hospital environments, who need to be stabilized, treated and possibly moved quickly to a safe area. This is a skills oriented program including skill stations in airway management, patient assessment, extrication & spinal immobilization.

Time Required
8 Hours

Location
On site, for your convenience, 10 student minimum

Tuition
Please call or email for specific pricing

Topics

  • Mechanism of Injury
  • Trauma Assessment
  • Patient Assessment
  • Management Priorities
  • Basic Airway Management & Suctioning
  • Shock Evaluation
  • Spinal Trauma
  • Spine Management Skills
  • Head Trauma
  • Extremity Trauma

  • The Emergency Trauma Life Support (ETLS) course is a unique program created in recognition for the real need of frontline rescuers to have training in the handling of trauma patients. It is designed to enhance and increase knowledge and skill in delivering critical trauma care.

    This course promotes critical thinking as the foundation for providing quality care and helps First Responders make informed decisions in the field.

    Prerequisites include Emergency First Aid and CPR Level “A”

    Annual re-training is recommended.