About the Course
This International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Duty to Respond program is designed for first responders who are first on the scene while waiting for EMS to arrive. This cours is perfect for fire departments, Advanced First Aiders, Peace Offices, etc. that may want extra knowledge on trauma care. Training courses are offered in Calgary and Red Deer.
Prerequisite
Current Intermediate (Standard) First Aid certification from a Canadian-approved agency.
Course Content
Focus on: Initial patient evaluation and critical interventions required to manage the patient until the next level of care arrives
Didactic and Skills:Scene considerations • Rapid trauma patient assessment • Shock and bleeding • Airway breathing interventions • Delayed transport care and reassessment • Hypothermia • Triage and communications
Course Completion
Course Materials
The course manual is the ITLS Duty to Respond: First On Scene Rapid Trauma Management pocket guide.
Published August 2019
ISBN 978-0-9647418-6-7
Spiral-bound field guide measuring 4.5″ x 6.5″ for easy access and reference on scene