difference between ITLS and PHTLS

[jedi88]

Hi! I was wondering what the difference is between ITLS and PHTLS? My job requires everyone to take PHTLS which I did. They were talking to me about how they are offering ITLS soon. Is there anything taught in ITLS that is different? Is it worth going to? Thanks!

 

[Veneficus]

the only real difference is if in the end the american college of emergency physicians or the american college of surgeons gets your money.

being pro surgery I support PHTLS.

neither really teaches anything about trauma you shouldn't already know if you finished emt or paramedic school though.

 

[NomadicMedic]

One has a PH. The other has an I.

Both are merit badge classes and are simply another way to separate you from your money.

 

[Trauma_Junkie]

I have been wondering that myself. We ended up taking ITLS in my medic class after initial schedules indicated we would be taking PHTLS. :blink: Oh well. It was just a review for us since we took it after our trauma module.