Prehospital Trauma Life Support

What is it: PHTLS is an intensive pre-hospital trauma care seminar, which requires preparation and study.
Purpose Η training for all healthcare professionals working in the pre-hospital setting who support severely injured patients from the moment of injury, with on-scene management, transport management, through to comprehensive handover.Injury team of the Emergency Departments.
Target The reduction of predictable unfair deaths and disabilities from trauma. The application of proper pre-hospital care can often make the difference between life and death, between temporary, severe, or permanent disability, and a life full of productivity and well-being.
Who is it for: The programme is aimed at Doctors, Paramedics-Ambulance Crews, Nurses, Firefighters, Volunteers, and others (The theoretical knowledge is the same for everyone).
Cost / Tuition Fees 360 € Upon payment of the subscription fee, registration is confirmed. It includes: registration for the PHTLS programme, books, equipment, models, remuneration for support staff, breakfast and lunch.

Date	Training Centre / Location
13-14/03/2026	CySEC / Nicosia
22-23/05/2026	Educational Centre KSEPPA / Limassol
11-12/12/2026	KSEPA / Larnaca

Programme Structure: The programme's structure includes training with lectures and training on practice stations, which aim to provide systematic training on a specific casualty management protocol.
Treat as You Go Philosophy: The programme goes beyond the simple «Scoop and Run» and also «Stay and Play» (which wastes valuable time). It is based on the «Treat as You Go» method, meaning addressing and resolving life-threatening conditions during the systematic assessment.
Response Protocol
- Safe approach to the injury site.
- Rapid and accurate primary assessment and urgent extrication (if required).
- Recognition and management of life-threatening situations (hypoxaemia, shock, etc.).
- Knowledge of the correct immobilisation of the injured person.
- Performing a full secondary assessment.
- Fast and safe transfer to the nearest and most appropriate healthcare facility.
Thematic Modules (Duration: 16 hours):
- The Physiology of Life and Death
- Assessment and management of the incident scene
- Assessment and management of the injured person
- Airway management, oxygenation, and ventilation
- Management of External and Internal Bleeding
Work Placement
- Basic & specialised ductwork management skills
- Patient Immobilisation Techniques
- Emergency extrication techniques
- Management of bleeding
- Method of assessing the situation

International Recognition It has been designed and implemented since 1983 by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT), in collaboration with the American College of Surgeons (ACS).
Origin: It is the brainchild of the successful Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) programme.
Validity & Update The material is determined by a special scientific committee of NAEMT and ACS. It is modified every four years based on the latest scientific data, accompanied by a new, updated manual.
Worldwide Reach
- It is taught in 108 countries (in many of them it is a prerequisite for working in the pre-hospital sector).
- It has a permanent organised presence in 69 countries.
- It is the most recognisable continuing education programme globally.
- It numbers approximately 11,000 certified instructors and 700,000 certified healthcare professionals.

Teaching Countries

Certified Trainers

Certified Professionals

Program Structure

Who is this for
The programme is aimed at doctors, paramedics, ambulance crews, nurses, firefighters, volunteers, and others.

Theoretical knowledge is the same for everyone. Practical training includes:

Basic & specialised ductwork management skills
Patient Immobilisation Techniques
Emergency extrication techniques
Management of bleeding
Method of assessing the situation
Tuition fees: €360
Upon payment of the €360 subscription, registration is confirmed and includes: registration for the PHTLS programme, books, equipment, models, remuneration for support staff, and breakfast and lunch.
Programme Coordinator: Elena Christodoulou tel. 99571376

“Clean As You Go” Philosophy”

The Modern Approach to Pre-hospital Trauma Care

The philosophy of PHTLS based on the most up-to-date scientific data, leaving behind outdated practices of the past:

No more “Scoop and Run”: We are moving away from the simple, unorganised transport of the injured person without stabilisation.
No more “Stay and Play”: We oppose wasting valuable time at the scene, which is proven to reduce survival chances.
Yes to “Treat as You Go” We address and provide a definitive solution to life-threatening situations during the systematic and careful assessment of the casualty.

Training Programme & Thematic Areas

The PHTLS is an intensive seminar lasting 16 hours which combines theoretical lectures and practical exercises. The core modules include:

Physiology Of Life and Death.
Assessment and Management of the scene of the incident.
Assessment and Management of the injured person.
Duct Management, oxygenation and aeration.
Dealing with External and internal bleeding.

Target The continuous upgrading of the offered health services and the reduction of predictable unfair deaths and disabilities from trauma.

Who is this for
The programme is aimed at Doctors, Paramedics, Ambulance Crews, Nurses, Firefighters, Volunteers and others.
Theoretical knowledge is the same for everyone.The practical internship includes:

Basic & specialised ductwork management skills
Patient Immobilisation Techniques
Emergency extrication techniques
Management of bleeding
Method of assessing the situation

Tuition fees: €360
Upon payment of the €360 subscription, registration is confirmed and includes: registration for the PHTLS programme, books, equipment, models, remuneration for support staff, and breakfast and lunch.
Programme Coordinator Elena Christodoulou tel. 99571376