In the field, every second counts.
PHTLS: Prehospital Trauma Life Support teaches and reinforces the principles of rapid assessment of a trauma patient using a structured approach—immediately addressing life-threatening issues as they are identified and minimizing any delay in transport to an appropriate destination.
Developed by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) in cooperation with the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS-COT), PHTLS, Ninth Edition reflects current, evidence-based knowledge and practice, and promotes critical thinking as the foundation for delivering high-quality care.