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  • Current Thinking Position Paper on COVID-19 and Trauma Care Just Published

    The ITLS Editorial Board has just published a brief “Current Thinking” position paper on Care of the Trauma Patient in the Age of COVID-19. View the paper for the latest thinking on this topic.

     
  • Chapter Reporting Deadline for Delegate Allocation Extended to May 17

    Due the the worldwide COVID-19 outbreak, ITLS’ course reporting and payment deadline of March 31 has been extended to May 17. This deadline is for payments and course rosters to be submitted to ITLS International to be included in the delegate allocations for the 2020 Business Session.

     
  • ITLS 9th Edition Instructor Update Released

    Update your Instructor status and get started teaching from the 9th Edition! The 9th Edition Instructor Update is available now online and takes just 1 hour to complete. Cost is $35 for all instructors.

     

     
  • Interim Guidance From ITLS During COVID-19 Outbreak

    1With precautionary measures that include travel restrictions and group gathering limitations being imposed worldwide to help control the spread of COVID-19, ITLS has released interim guidance on conducting ITLS courses and certification expiration date issues that may arise during this period of global uncertainty.

     
  • ITLS Duty to Respond Course Orientation for Instructors Now Available

    The course orientation video for ITLS Duty to Respond instructors is now available free of charge! Take the next step and start teaching this 1-day practical trauma management course designed for first responders who have a duty to respond to emergencies.

     
  • ITLS Mourns Loss of Past Board Chair Walter Bradley

    It is with great sadness that ITLS announces that past ITLS Board member Walter Bradley, MD, MBA, FACEP, passed away at his home on February 9. Walter served as Chair of the ITLS Board of Directors for 4 years. Obituary and arrangements are included at the link.

     
  • ITLS Announces Rapid Renewal Provider Update

    The Rapid Renewal Provider Update is here! This blended-learning program combines an online component with the Written Exam and Patient Assessment Practical Exam in the classroom setting to allow you to quickly, easily and effectively renew your ITLS Provider certification.

     
  • Congratulations to 2019 Trauma Competition Winners!

    Congratulations to the team from North East Ambulance Service, United Kingdom, for their first-ever win at the Trauma Competition! The team from Berkeley County West Virginia took 2nd place, and Toronto Paramedic Services was awarded 3rd place. More photos from the Competition will be published shortly!

     
  • ITLS Case-Based Learning Scenarios Released

    A new resource is available for ITLS instructors: the Case-Based Learning Scenarios and Scenario Evaluation Rubric. This release includes the first two sets of teaching scenarios. The scenario format has been designed specifically to enhance instructors’ efficiency and effectiveness when teaching.

     

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COVID-19 Impact on ITLS International Office Staffing

With the health and safety of all in mind, International Trauma Life Support staff will be working remotely starting Monday, March 16. Staff will be available during normal business hours, reachable by email and voicemail. Find staff contact information here. We know many of our ITLS family are affected worldwide, and our thoughts are with you. Stay safe and be well.

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