Official NAEMT Training Center
Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Syllabus
16-Hour Intensive Trauma Care Certification by Charles Institute
Certification
NAEMT (4 Years)
Course Overview
Delivered by senior clinical instructors at Charles Institute, this PHTLS course standardizes pre-hospital trauma assessment and life-saving interventions. The curriculum prioritizes critical-thinking algorithms to reduce morbidity and mortality in severe emergency cases.
1
Kinematics & Primary Assessment
- Kinematics of trauma & mechanism of injury
- PHTLS rapid primary assessment flow
- Scene safety, triage & resource prioritization
- Critical vs. non-critical patient identification
2
Airway & Thoracic Trauma
- Basic & advanced airway algorithms
- Management of tension pneumothorax
- Oxygenation strategies & capnography
- Surgical airway & needle decompression hands-on
3
Hemorrhage & Shock Protocols
- Exsanguinating hemorrhage control
- Tourniquets & junctional wound packing
- Physiology of hypovolemic shock
- Permissive hypotension & IV/IO resuscitation
4
Special Trauma Populations
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) management
- Spinal motion restriction guidelines
- Pediatric & geriatric trauma considerations
- Burn & environmental injury protocols
Practical Hands-On Simulations
Includes active station practice with clinical manikins, rapid extrication, chest decompression, pelvic binding, and practical trauma evaluations.
Target Audience / Eligibility
Doctors (MBBS/MD), Emergency Physicians, Nurses (BSc/GNM), Paramedics, EMTs, and active emergency care responders.
Enroll for Upcoming PHTLS Batches
Select your preferred location: Kerala, Mumbai, Pune, or Delhi.