Starting an ITLS Program

ITLS Programs - ITLS provides its courses through its chapters and training centres.  Training centres are established for proprietary training organizations to educate their own personnel in ITLS.

Organizations wishing to provide ITLS training should contact their local ITLS chapter. 

ITLS International mandates essential policies and procedures for its courses; however, each chapter and training centre has the flexibility to develop their own policies and procedures for their individual program

ITLS encourages persons interested in establishing a ITLS chapter to seek sponsorship from a larger organization such as hospitals or EMS agencies. In the UK, for example, the Northern and Yorkshire chapter of ITLS is coordinated by the TENYAS organization. In the US, many ITLS chapters are sponsored by state chapters of the American College of Emergency Physicians.

• Applying to Become a ITLS Chapter
  ITLS International will consider applications for chapter status from non-for-profit organizations and governmental agencies, including branches of the military. A ITLS chapter is responsible for administration of the ITLS programs, including issuance of cards and certificates, reporting to ITLS International and representation at the annual ITLS International Congress (delegate organization). Each chapter is required to have a Chapter Coordinator and Chapter Medical Director.

Learn more about the Requirements for Becoming a ITLS Chapter and what’s required on the ITLS Chapter Application.

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• Applying to Become a ITLS Training Centre
  ITLS International will consider applications for training centre status from organizations that wish to train their own personnel in ITLS but do not want to take on the responsibility for administration of ITLS programs in their geographic area. Becoming a training centre may be a good option for proprietary organizations or other organizations that want to gradually become involved in ITLS.

Learn more about the Requirements for Becoming a ITLS Training Centre and what's required on the ITLS Training Centre Application.

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ITLS Courses can be conducted in an area where there is no ITLS chapter or training centre.

• Sending potential ITLS students to a ITLS course.
  ITLS International can help interested persons or organizations locate ITLS courses that are convenient to their location. This is a good alternative for individuals or small groups. Students are responsible for their own travel and course expenses.

• Inviting ITLS faculty to conduct courses on site.
  ITLS International can arrange for International faculty to come to a location and conduct ITLS provider and/or instructor courses. This option is chosen most frequently by organizations looking to become a ITLS chapter or training centre in the future and wanting a core group of potential ITLS instructors trained. The inviting organization is responsible for the faculty and course expenses for conducting the course(s).

• Conducting a Course Outside a Chapter:
  ITLS International will work with requesting organizations who apply for a ITLS "Course Outside of a Chapter." If the necessary personnel are available, including the Medical Director, Course Coordinator, Instructors and the necessary equipment, there should not be difficulty in applying for a course. An application for such a course must be submitted to ITLS International at least 60 days before the start of the course. Complete a “Course Outside a Chapter” application.

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