📅 March 9–10, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (both days)
📍 Kaskaskia College – Vandalia Campus
Room 103 | 2310 W. Fillmore Street, Vandalia, IL
Kaskaskia College is hosting the NAEMT Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Provider Course, a nationally recognized, evidence-based trauma education program designed for prehospital emergency care providers at both Basic and Advanced levels.
PHTLS emphasizes critical thinking, rapid trauma assessment, and sound clinical decision-making to improve patient outcomes in the prehospital environment. The course is developed in partnership with the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma.
🩺 Key Topics Include:
• Primary and secondary trauma assessment
• Scene size-up and provider safety
• Airway, breathing, and ventilation management
• Hemorrhage control and shock management
• Spinal motion restriction and immobilization
• Multisystem trauma care
• Patient stabilization and transport considerations
👥 Who Should Attend:
• EMRs and EMT-Basics
• EMT-Advanced providers
• Paramedics
• Nurses and clinicians involved in prehospital care
• Fire, police, and rescue personnel
📚 Continuing Education:
✔ Eligible for continuing education hours (per state and agency guidelines)
✔ NAEMT PHTLS Provider certification card issued upon successful completion
💲 Cost: $75
(Includes NAEMT wallet card)
📝 Registration:
By claiming your
⚠️ Space is limited — early registration is encouraged.
📩 Questions?
Cynthia Field
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📞 618-545-3195
This course is frequently required or strongly recommended by EMS agencies and is often difficult to find locally. Please share with your department and colleagues.
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