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Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) provides comprehensive training for emergency and healthcare professionals in the UK who need to deliver advance trauma care in pre-hospital settings. Based on globally recognised principles and evidence based trauma management, this intensive course equips participants with the essential skills to respond effectively to trauma incidents, ensuring the highest possible standard of care or trauma patients before they reach the hospital.
This event is currently open as an expression of interest; at this stage we are gathering an idea of demand, with no guaranteed places.
Duration: This is a 2 day course. Please note that this event is based in Herefordshire, and CPD are not able to cover the cost of travel & expenses. Therefore, you must be able to commit to this once signed up.
Expenses
Accommodation and travel expenses are not included.
Eligibility: Registered staff, NQP to Para (not open to students)
Learning objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Assess and manage trauma patients
- Apply the MARCH algorithm (Massive haemorrhage, Airway, Respiration, Circulation, Head injury/Hypothermia)
- Control catastrophic haemorrhage
- Perform advanced airway management techniques
- Recognise and manage chest injuries
- Stabilise spinal and head injuries
- Adapt trauma care for diverse environments
What will you gain?
- Proficiency in PHTLS trauma care principles that are globally recognised and valued.
- Practical sills to provide immediate, life saving interventions in a variety of trauma scenarios.
- Confidence to assess, prioritise and treat injuries in complex, high-stakes situations.
- A recognised certification.
- Advanced trauma care capabilities that enhance professional expertise and effectiveness in pre-hospital settings.
What’s included?
We are only able to cover the course itself. We are not able to cover travel to Herefordshire or any other expenses, including accommodation or meals. Please be aware of this before booking.
Location: Herefordshire
Dates: Multiple dates are available for this course.
- Tues 24th February 2026
- Tues 10th March 2026
- Weds 8th April 2026
- Weds 6th May 2026
- Fri 5th June 2026
- Thurs 2nd July 2026
- Tues 8th September 2026
- Tues 27th October 2026
- Weds 25th November 2026
- Tues 8th December 2026
Please complete the form below to express your interest. Please note that you are not guaranteed a place at this stage.
The protected characteristics monitoring form is separate to the booking button above; completion is optional & anonymous. We ask for information on your ‘protected characteristics’ in order to help us monitor our performance on equality.
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