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    • Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Hybrid Provider Course

      North American Rescue Training & Education (NAR-T) | Las Vegas, Nevada

      Course Overview

      The Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Hybrid Provider Course is a 16-hour trauma training course for EMTs, AEMTs, paramedics, nurses, physician assistants, physicians, and other prehospital healthcare providers.

      The course combines 8 hours of online PHTLS training with 8 hours of in-person hands-on training at the NAR-T Advanced Training Facility in Las Vegas, Nevada.

      Students learn to identify life threats, understand how trauma affects the body, perform critical interventions, and make treatment and transport decisions using a structured approach to trauma care.

      Course Format

      Total Course Hours: 16 Hours
      Online Training: 8 Hours
      In-Person Training: 8 Hours
      Course Type: Hybrid
      In-Person Schedule: 0900–1700

      Upon Successful Completion

      • PHTLS Provider recognition valid for 4 years
      • 16 hours of CAPCE continuing education credit
      • PHTLS certificate of completion
      • PHTLS Provider wallet card

      Hybrid PHTLS Course Structure

      Online PHTLS Training | 8 Hours

      Complete the online portion through Jones & Bartlett Learning before attending the in-person session.

      • Evidence-based trauma care
      • Trauma physiology and injury patterns
      • XABCDE trauma assessment
      • Interactive trauma cases
      • Clinical decision-making

      Important: The Jones & Bartlett Learning online course is not included in NAR-T tuition and must be purchased separately.

      In-Person PHTLS Training | 8 Hours

      Apply PHTLS principles during hands-on skills stations and realistic trauma scenarios.

      • Rapid trauma assessment
      • Hemorrhage control
      • Airway and breathing management
      • Shock recognition and management
      • Spinal motion restriction
      • Patient packaging
      • Transport and destination decisions
      • Team-based trauma care

      What You Will Learn: XABCDE

      PHTLS connects anatomy, physiology, injury patterns, assessment findings, and treatment priorities to real-world patient care.

      X – Exsanguinating Hemorrhage: Identify and control immediate life-threatening bleeding.

      A – Airway: Assess and manage the airway while considering trauma and cervical spine concerns.

      B – Breathing: Identify and treat life-threatening chest and breathing problems.

      C – Circulation: Assess perfusion, recognize shock, and support circulation.

      D – Disability: Perform a rapid neurologic assessment and identify changes in mental status.

      E – Exposure and Environment: Complete the trauma assessment while preventing heat loss and protecting the patient.

      Course Objectives

      By the end of the PHTLS Provider Course, students will be able to:

      • Explain how trauma affects normal anatomy and physiology.
      • Perform an organized trauma assessment using XABCDE.
      • Recognize immediate life threats and set treatment priorities.
      • Perform important trauma interventions, including airway management and hemorrhage control.
      • Recognize and manage shock.
      • Apply appropriate spinal motion restriction and patient packaging.
      • Determine when rapid transport or higher-level trauma care is needed.
      • Communicate and work effectively as part of a trauma team.

      Who Should Take This Course?

      • EMTs and Advanced EMTs
      • Paramedics
      • Flight and critical care transport clinicians
      • Nurses
      • Physician assistants and physicians
      • Fire and rescue personnel
      • Military and tactical medical providers
      • Other prehospital healthcare professionals

      Why Choose NAR-T?

      • Hands-On Training: Practice PHTLS concepts in realistic scenarios.
      • Experienced Instructors: Learn from EMS, trauma, rescue, and critical care professionals.
      • Immersive Environment: Train at the NAR-T Advanced Training Facility.
      • Flexible Hybrid Format: Complete online learning before your skills day.
      • Nationally Recognized Education: CAPCE continuing education and PHTLS Provider recognition.

      Course Details & Requirements

      Course: Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Hybrid Provider Course
      Course Type: Hybrid
      Total Hours: 16 Hours
      Online: 8 Hours
      In-Person: 8 Hours
      Schedule: 0900–1700
      Location: NAR-T Advanced Training Facility, Las Vegas, Nevada

      CAPCE Continuing Education: 16 Hours
      PHTLS Provider Status: Valid for 4 years
      Required Materials: 10th Edition PHTLS course materials
      Attire: Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes

      Important: Required online learning and course materials are not included with NAR-T tuition. Students must successfully complete all required online coursework before attending the in-person training.

      PHTLS Provider Course vs. PHTLS Refresher

      This is the full 16-hour Hybrid PHTLS Provider Course and is appropriate for students completing Initial PHTLS training or the full PHTLS Provider program.

      The separate PHTLS Refresher Course is intended for providers who have already completed the full PHTLS Provider Course and currently hold a valid PHTLS credential.

      Course Refund & Transfer Policy

      If NAR-T Cancels the Course: Students will receive a 100% refund.

      Before the Closed Enrollment Period: Students may transfer their registration to a future class at no additional cost.

      During the Closed Enrollment Period: A 50% refund may be available based on the timing of the cancellation.

      Within 5 Days of the Course: Registration is non-refundable.

      Ready to Enroll?

      Space is limited for each Hybrid PHTLS Course in Las Vegas. Early registration is recommended.

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