Trauma First Response - TFR

The «Trauma First Response» (TFR) Seminar is a one-day training programme that follows the fundamental principles of PHTLS Pre-hospital Trauma Care.

This addresses the first link in the chain that will lead to the successful treatment of the injured person. Thus, it addresses the first responders to an injury incident, such as police officers, firefighters, rescue teams, security personnel, informed citizens, and others, who arrive at the scene of the injury before healthcare professionals.

PHTLS for First Responders (TFR) covers the core content of PHTLS, for all those who have not had previous related training.

The lectures and practical training at the stations are based on the method of care that «first responders» can provide.

Management of life-threatening conditions (airway management, haemorrhage control)

Correct information for services

Ways that trainees (either as individuals or as members of a volunteer rescue team) can help health professionals.

The training on the above is carried out based on a protocol which constitutes the common language of communication with pre-hospital healthcare professionals.

Program Structure

During the seminar, the theory and practice detailed in the PHTLS for First Responders (TFR) book will be taught. For this reason, you must study the book we are sending you very carefully.

The practical internship includes:

Basic airway management skills
Adult trauma immobilisation skills
Emergency extrication technique
Basic principles of bleeding management
Basic principles in the assessment and management of the injured person.

The duration of the seminar is 8 hours of training.

Who is this for

The TFR is addressed to:

Non-healthcare professionals
Rescue teams
Firefighters
Police officers and others.
All citizens

Theoretical knowledge is the same for everyone.

Tuition fees: 260 €

Upon payment of the €260 subscription fee, registration is confirmed and includes: registration for the TFR programme, books, equipment, models, auxiliary staff fees, and breakfast and lunch.

Programme Coordinator Elena Christodoulou tel. 99571376

Trauma First Response

What is it: The «Trauma First Response» (TFR) Seminar is a one-day training programme, which follows the fundamental principles of PHTLS Pre-hospital Trauma Care. PHTLS for First Responders (TFR) covers the core content of PHTLS, for all those who have not had prior relevant training.
Purpose & Method It addresses the first link in the chain that will lead to the successful treatment of the injured person. The lectures and practical training at the stations are based on the method of care that «first responders» can provide. The training is based on a protocol that constitutes the common language of communication with pre-hospital healthcare professionals.
Who is it for: It is aimed at first responders to an injury incident, such as non-healthcare professionals, rescue teams, firefighters, police officers, security staff, and all aware citizens, etc., who arrive at the scene of the injury before healthcare professionals. The theoretical knowledge is the same for everyone.
Cost / Tuition Fees €260 (Payment of the €260 subscription fee confirms registration and includes: registration in the TFR programme, books, equipment, models, assistant staff remuneration, breakfast and lunch.).

See the programme

Date	Training Centre / Location
27/06/2026	CySEC / Nicosia

Programme Structure: The duration of the seminar is 8 hours of training. During the seminar, the theory and practice detailed in the PHTLS for First Responders (TFR) book will be taught, which participants must study thoroughly.
Thematic Units
- Management of life-threatening conditions (airway management, haemorrhage control)
- Correct information for services
- Ways trainees can help healthcare professionals (either as individuals or as members of a volunteer rescue team)
Work Placement
- Basic airway management skills
- Adult trauma immobilisation skills
- Emergency extrication technique
- Basic principles of bleeding management
- Basic principles in the assessment and management of a trauma patient

International Recognition & Validity The programme faithfully follows the basic principles of PHTLS Pre-hospital Trauma Care, fully covering its core content for individuals with no prior relevant training.
Operational Readiness Training in theory and practice is based on a protocol that forms the common language of understanding with pre-hospital healthcare professionals, ensuring correct information for services and effective support for health professionals.
Assessment Framework
- It is based on the details and specifications of the official PHTLS for First Responders (TFR) textbook.
- This includes the assessment of lectures and practical training at the skills stations.
- It focuses on the manner of care and the basic principles of assessment that first responders can and should provide at the scene of an incident.