OHM Medical
Course Overview - 8 Hour Course
ITLS Pediatric focuses on the special needs of young trauma patients. In 8 hours, you'll learn the principles of proper assessment, management, critical interventions, patient packaging and rapid transport. You'll also practice proven techniques for communicating with young patients and their parents. The practical skills you gain will enable you to feel confident and competent when you care for a critically injured child. Hands-on stations include:
- Patient assessment and management
- Airway management and thoracic trauma
- Fluid resuscitation
- Spinal motion restriction and extrication - with an emphasis on pediatric immobilization devices
Prerequisites:-
- Current registration as a healthcare provider including first responder, EMR, EMT, physicians, physician assistants, paramedics, nurses or other allied health professional.
- Current ITLS Basic or Advanced Provider