Virginia Highlands Community College: EMS 161 - International Trauma Life Support (ITLS)

EMS 161 - International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) at Virginia Highlands Community College

Course Description

Effective: 2012-05-01

Offers instruction for students in current topics of care for trauma patients and offers certification as a International Trauma Life Support Provider (ITLS) as defined by the American College of Emergency Physicians.

Lecture 1 hour per week, 1 Contact hour.

1 credits

General Course Purpose

Educate the EMS provider in special considerations for injured patients.

Course Prerequisites/Corequisites

Current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT, EMT-E, EMT-I, EMT-P) certification/ licensure ,or other associated healthcare field.

Course Objectives

To prepare the EMS provider for a International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) certification.

Offers an overview of special needs associated with emergencies in trauma patients.

Major Topics to be Included

Trauma issues that affect patients and their care.

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