2026 ITLS Call for Committee Volunteers

International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) is pleased to announce a call for new volunteers to serve on ITLS committees. Committee service provides a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the advancement of trauma education while supporting ITLS projects and strategic initiatives. Most committees meet monthly and require an average time commitment of approximately four hours per month, including meetings and project-related work. Committee members gain valuable insight into ITLS operations, collaborate with trauma education leaders from around the world, expand professional networks, and play an active role in strengthening ITLS programs and impact globally.

To apply for a committee, please utilize the following link: 2026 ITLS Committee Volunteer Application

Current committee members are not required to reapply!

Applications will close on February 13th, 2026 by 5:00 pm Central Standard Time

Marketing & Communications Committee

Mission/Purpose:

To raise awareness of the ITLS brand, mission, and goals on a global scale through cultivating and strengthening relationships.

Goals:

Implement elements of the strategic plan for delivery of ITLS information to internal and external groups about new material including through social media, electronic, and traditional communication vehicles
Investigate translations of communications vehicles for information delivery

Global Innovation and Development Committee

Mission/Purpose:

To coordinate strategic planning and goal development and monitor achievement of goals and objectives and provides reports to the Board.
To develop a structure that allows for engaged committee leadership and membership that can address the ITLS Committee mandates while maintaining committee continuity and a line of succession.

Goals:

Develop and implement strategies, with ITLS Board approval, to improve and promote worldwide trauma care
Identify new strategic partnerships and support existing partnerships
Determine barriers and challenges to promoting ITLS within the ITLS community
Assist staff to foster the formation of new ITLS chapters and training centres
Provide a support network for existing and potential chapters and training centres
Consider establishment of additional regional forums for better representation.

Conference Planning Committee

Mission/Purpose:

To effectively plan, develop, manage, and execute all sections of the annual International Trauma Conference.

Goals:

Create an annual work plan and timeline for program development and meetings that designate responsibility for official action on behalf of ITLS and forward it to the Board for action
Continue to review current conference planning needs and develop a strategy for future meetings
Create workgroups as needed to support committee goals and initiatives
Work with staff to secure conference attendees’ access to international visas to attend the annual conference

Conference Competition Committee

Mission/Purpose:

To create a dynamic and challenging program in alignment with ITLS principles that enhances participants’ skills and knowledge and fosters innovation to excel in trauma care.

Goals:

Grow the number of teams that participate within the annual competition through innovative means such as chapter sponsorships
Ensure the scenarios are challenging and use the best implementations, such as high-fidelity training.
Compose innovative scenarios that meet ITLS’s mission and vision expectations.
Develop security of scenarios and judgment material with appropriate measures meeting ITLS’s goal.
Ensure fair and nondiscriminatory competition that advances the ITLS community.
At all times provide a safe environment for all teams and participants during the competition.

Editorial Board

Mission/Purpose:

To ensure the continuous improvement of ITLS programs, materials, and methodologies, promoting excellence in trauma care education worldwide.

Goals:

Review current literature and science relevant to ITLS with consideration for impact on curriculum
Evaluate and implement an effective educational methodology for the delivery of ITLS programs to diverse audiences
Provide expert advice and content to support ITLS communications vehicles on education and trauma
Review current student manuals, instructor manuals, audio-visual materials, and evaluation tools for interim and subsequent editions ensuring consistency and adherence to the ITLS principles for all content and materials bearing the ITLS logo and name
Ensure that course materials are updated in a coordinated timely manner in co-operation with the publisher
Provide input into translations of ITLS products as needed
Identify and consider future needs and potential for publications, curriculum development products, and training for Board action
Review new educational proposals and products
Provide oversight for educational material development for ITLS
Discuss and propose scheduled intervals for reviews, updates and roll out of new editions of ITLS courses