Course Overview
HiQual UK delivers the International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) program, designed to provide advanced prehospital trauma care knowledge and practical skills for emergency responders, paramedics, and healthcare professionals. It emphasizes rapid assessment, life‑saving interventions, and evidence‑based trauma management protocols. Participants will gain the competence to stabilize trauma patients and coordinate care until definitive treatment is available.
Qualification Details
| Qualification Title | International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) |
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| Total Credits | 30 |
| Guided Learning Hours | 300 |
| Qualification Time | 300 |
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Introduction to ITLS and Trauma Care Principles Overview of ITLS framework, trauma epidemiology, and responder roles.
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Primary Survey and Rapid Trauma Assessment Systematic ABCDE approach, immediate interventions, and reassessment cycles.
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Airway Management and Ventilation in Trauma Airway adjuncts, suctioning, oxygen therapy, and assisted ventilation.
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Breathing and Thoracic Trauma Recognition and management of pneumothorax, hemothorax, flail chest, and chest injuries.
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Circulation, Hemorrhage Control, and Shock Vascular access, fluid resuscitation, hemorrhage control, and shock recognition.
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Head, Spinal, and Neurological Trauma Assessment of TBI, spinal immobilization, and neurological monitoring.
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Abdominal, Pelvic, and Musculoskeletal Trauma FAST/POCUS use, pelvic stabilization, fracture management, and wound care.
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Special Populations in Trauma Care Pediatric, geriatric, and obstetric trauma considerations.
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Trauma Scenarios and Simulation Training Case‑based learning, scenario drills, and team‑based trauma response.
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Post‑Trauma Care and Transfer to Definitive Treatment Secondary survey, patient packaging, and safe transfer to higher‑level facilities.
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Builds competence in prehospital trauma assessment and management
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Enhances compliance with international ITLS standards
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Strengthens skills in airway, breathing, circulation, and trauma stabilization
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Provides tools for effective team‑based trauma response
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Offers recognized certification to support careers in EMS, fire, and rescue services
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Paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs)
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Firefighters and rescue personnel
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Emergency physicians and nurses
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Industrial and corporate emergency response teams
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Individuals preparing for advanced trauma or prehospital care qualifications
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Assessment Type: Written exam + practical skills assessment + scenario simulation
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Format: MCQs, OSCE‑style stations, and trauma case simulations
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Total Questions: 60 theory + 3 practical stations
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Passing Score: 70%
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Duration: 2 days (16–20 hours total)
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Certification: International Trauma Life Support (ITLS)
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