ITLS Recertification courses keep experienced ITLS providers and instructors up to date with the ITLS curriculum and skills. ITLS Provider Recertification focuses on recertification of trauma assessment and management skills for the experienced provider who has already completed the Basic or Advanced Provider course.
Starting on May 21, 2026 - SIMS will be providing the newest edition of ITLS. It is recommended that you purchase the new ITLS 1st Edition manual for this course.
Course
ITLS
Renewal
ITLS 1st Edition - Basic Renewal
Course length: 8 hours
The 1-day Provider Recertification course covers the same skills stations and testing procedures as the 16-Hour Provider course. Students are tested based on their skill level (Basic or Advanced) and will also take the ITLS Written Exam. An ITLS Basic Provider card will be issued upon successful completion of both the Written and Practical Exams.
Core Content: Approach to the Trauma Patient
ITLS Patient Assessment
Hemorrhage Control & Shock Management
Airway & Ventilation Management
Traumatic Cardiac Arrest Management
Mass Casualty Incidents
Body System Injury:
Traumatic Brain Injury
Spinal Column and Spinal Cord Trauma
Thoracic Trauma (Chest Injury)
Abdominal & Pelvic Trauma
Special Considerations & Populations:
Burns
Pediatric Trauma
Geriatric Trauma
Trauma in Pregnancy
Evironmental Emrgencies
Crush and Blast Injuries
Considerations in High Threat and Tactical Settings. Pain Control in the Prehospital Setting
Helicopter Transportation
