FAQs

Question: What is the PHTLS Provider Course, and who is it designed for?

Answer: The Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Provider Course offered by North American Rescue Training & Education (NAR-T) is a 16-hour hybrid trauma certification course designed for EMTs, AEMTs, paramedics, nurses, physician assistants, physicians, and other prehospital providers. The course follows NAEMT guidelines and provides evidence-based trauma training to help EMS professionals assess, manage, and stabilize critically injured patients in prehospital settings. Successful completion grants a PHTLS Provider Certification (valid for 4 years) and 16 hours of CAPCE-approved continuing education credit.

Question: How is the PHTLS Provider Course structured, and what does it include?

Answer: The PHTLS Provider Course is a hybrid format, combining both online learning (8 hours) and in-person hands-on training (8 hours):

• Online Learning (8 Hours)

  • Completed through Jones & Bartlett Learning (purchased separately after registration).
  • Covers trauma assessment, XABCDE approach (eXsanguinating hemorrhage, Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Expose/Environment), and interactive case scenarios.
  • Provides 8 CAPCE-approved continuing education hours.

• In-Person Training (8 Hours)

  • Conducted at the NAR-T Advanced Training Facility in Las Vegas, NV.
  • Includes skills practice, scenario-based training, and critical trauma interventions like hemorrhage control, airway management, spinal immobilization, and rapid trauma assessments.

Question: Will I receive a certification, and does this course count for continuing education?

Answer: Yes, upon successful completion of the 16-hour PHTLS Provider Course, you will receive:

✅ PHTLS Provider Certification, valid for 4 years (recognized by NAEMT, NREMT, and EMS agencies nationwide).
✅ 16 hours of CAPCE-approved continuing education credits (8 hours online + 8 hours in person).
✅ A certificate of completion and a wallet card, verifying your provider status.

This course meets national EMS recertification requirements and can be applied toward EMT, AEMT, and paramedic license renewal.

Question: What materials do I need, and how should I prepare for the PHTLS Course?

Answer: To successfully complete the PHTLS Provider Course, students must:

📖 Purchase the 10th Edition PHTLS Textbook (not included in tuition, a purchase link is provided upon registration).
💻 Complete the online learning module (8 hours) prior to attending the in-person session.
👕 Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes for hands-on training and skills practice.

The online module provides essential knowledge that will be applied during scenario-based skills training in the in-person session.

Question: How can I register, and what happens if I need to cancel?

Answer: To enroll, sign up above. If you have additional questions please contact Student Support at registration@narescue.com or (888) 374-7808.

Refund Policy:
💰 100% refund if NAR cancels the course.
🔁 Full transfer to a future class if canceled before the closed enrollment period.
📅 50% refund if canceled between enrollment and closed enrollment period.
❌ No refund if canceled within 5 days of the course.

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