As an accredited PHTLS provider, The Faculty of Health and Life Sciences recognises that when treating trauma patients in the field, every second counts.

Course Description

We offer a unique approach to addressing multi-system trauma and critical thinking, to give patients the greatest chance of survival.

Our PHTLS programme teaches professionals why certain procedures are performed and emphasises the quick assessment of patients with traumatic injuries to improve survival. 

Topics include:

• the principles of trauma care
• scene and patient assessment
• airway management
• circulation
• haemorrhage contract 
• detection/treatment of shock.

May/June 2025 Course details: 

TBC online PHTLS course introduction and overview (live and recorded)

6th & 7th of June 2025 - in-person PHTLS course

Please note that the course has a new location: 

Safety Centre (Hazard Alley) Ltd, 18 Carters Lane, Kiln Farm, Milton Keynes, MK11 3ES.

Accommodation and living expenses are not included in the short course price and are the responsibility of the participant to arrange.

If an applicant provides 10 weeks’ notice or more before the course start date, they may withdraw without incurring a fee. After that point, withdrawal fees will apply