Pediatric International Trauma Life Support

Is this course for me?

This course is ideal for:

• Basic and intermediate life support providers
• Advanced life support (ALS) paramedics
• Nurses and medical doctors

It is designed for healthcare professionals who wish to advance their knowledge and skills in managing paediatric trauma patients in the pre-hospital setting.

Prerequisites: Valid ITLS or PALS certificate

ITLS Pediatric focuses on the special needs of young trauma patients. In 8 hours, you also will practice proven techniques for communicating with young patients and their parents. The practical skills you gain will enable you to feel confident and competent when you care for a critically injured child.

Why choose this course?

• Simplified, evidence-based medicine
• Certification upon completion
• CPD Accreditation
• Enhance career development opportunities
• Taught by experienced teaching experts

Study Wherever You Are

• World-Class E-Learning Platform: Access resources anytime, anywhere

The course utilizes the 3rd edition Pediatric Trauma Life Support for Prehospital Care Providers textbook and covers the following topics:

• The Injured Child
• Assessment of the Pediatric Patient
• The Pediatric Airway
• Pediatric Thoracic Trauma
• Pediatric Shock and Fluid Resuscitation
• Pediatric Abdominal Trauma
• Pediatric Head Trauma
• Pediatric Spinal Trauma
• Pediatric Extremity Trauma
• Pediatric Burns
• Pediatric Submersion Injuries
• Pediatric Traumatic Cardiopulmonary Arrest
• Child Abuse
• Death of a Child
• Trauma in the Newborn
• Children with Special Health Care Needs