International Trauma Life Support Duty To Respond
COURSE DESCRIPTION
ITLS DUTY TO RESPOND is a 1-day hands-on practical trauma management course designed for first responders who have a duty to respond to emergencies.
Focus on: Initial patient evaluation and critical interventions required to manage patient until the next level of care arrives
Didactic and Skills:
Course modules highlight: Scene considerations • Rapid trauma patient assessment • Shock and bleeding • Airway breathing interventions • Delayed transport care and reassessment • Hypothermia • Triage and communications
COURSE LENGTH:
1 day
STUDENT MATERIALS:
ITLS Duty to Respond: First On Scene Rapid Trauma Management pocket guide
ASSESSMENT:
Both a written test and several skills tests are required for course completion.
CERTIFICATION UPON COURSE COMPLETION:
Internationally recognized ITLS Duty to Respond Certification, CPD certificate (CPD-accredited by the Health Professions Council of South Africa for 8 Continuing Education Units)
