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2021 - 2022 Eastern Iowa Community College Catalog V1 
    
2021 - 2022 Eastern Iowa Community College Catalog V1 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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EMS 820 - Prehospital Trauma Life Support


Credit(s) 1.00
Lecture Hours: 1.00
The Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) course is presented utilizing the Standards and Guidelines for Emergency Trauma Care under the direction of the American College of Surgeons. This intensive hands-on program is a unique educational opportunity that was created in recognition for the real need in EMS education for additional training in the care of the trauma patient. This program is designed to enhance and increase knowledge and skills necessary in delivering critical care in the pre-hospital environment. Upon successful course completion, the student will receive an American College of Surgeons PHTLS Provider certification card for a four-year certification period.

Prerequisite(s): EMS:218



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