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Why us?
- Safe learning environment
Simple/ effective/ methodical interventions (assessment and treatment) - Great interactive coursePlenty of time for questions and skill stations
- Never felt uneasy
- Highly educated sessionsI’ve learnt a lot and will take back to my workplace
- Excellent course, highly recommend
- Amazing Great people who know their stuff
ITLS – International Trauma Life Support
2026 Course Dates Available Now
A limited number of courses are now available – more courses will be added during the year when possible
ITLS Course Dates – 2026
| State | Course Dates | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSW | 18th & 19th April | Nepean Clinical School | |
| VIC | 2nd & 3rd May | Mildura Base Hospital | |
| QLD | 30th & 31st May | Brisbane | |
| VIC | 20th & 21st june | Melbourne | |
| NZ | 16th & 17th October | Christchurch | |
| WA | 7th & 8th November | Perth |
International Trauma Life Support 9th Edition
The Australian College of Emergency Nursing Ltd. is pleased to offer the International Trauma Life Support Course (ITLS) throughout Australia and New Zealand.
This 20 hour internationally recognised course gives you the knowledge and hands on skills to take better care of trauma patients. The program utilizes many case-based scenarios as a teaching methodology.
ITLS is a comprehensive course for doctors, registered nurses, enrolled nurses, pre-hospital care providers and paramedical personnel, which emphasises a team approach and recognises the value of your role. The ITLS framework for rapid assessment and effective trauma care is a global standard that works in any situation.
Course Content
Hands on skill stations include:
- Basic and advanced airway
- Chest decompression and fluid resuscitation
- Spine management – rapid extrication, short and long back board, helmet management and log roll
- Traction splints
- Patient assessment & management
Course Material
Once your enrolment is confirmed, your ITLS Provider Manual will be mailed. It reinforces and supplements lectures and psychomotor skills content. The comprehensive manual, and pre-test provides information regarding essential course concepts and should be thoroughly reviewed before the course.
The Australian College of Emergency Nursing Ltd. will award 20 in-service hours to participants who attend the entire course regardless of their performance during testing
Fee
Participant Course Fee: $795.00 GST Inclusive
SPECIAL COURSE FEE FOR ACEN FINANCIAL MEMBERS ONLY
$745.00 financial member of ACEN GST Inclusive.
Completed applications & payment to be forwarded 6 weeks prior to the course.
Australian College of Emergency Nursing Ltd.
5 Glenwood Drive
Glenwood NSW 2768
Phone: +61 02 9629 8688
Fax: +61 2 9629 8488
Refund Policy
- Participants are not eligible for a refund once the manuals have been posted.
- Participants are not eligible for a refund for failure to attend the nominated course.
Special circumstances and course transfer may be considered on application to the Executive Director and must be received in writing before the course date.
For more information, contact us
Comments for Perth ITLS course
- Lots of knowledge
- Good course
- Instructors had great experience
- Liz and Linda made learning fun for difficult and new concepts
- I really like doing my refresher with ACEN . This is my second time now and I will be back
Comments for ITLS course - Princess Alexandra Hospital Qld
- Great knowledge from instructors
- Easy learning environment
- Practical
- Great rapport
- Kind firm teachers
- I enjoyed all of the course
- Great instructors, very knowledgeable and approachable and explained things in an easy to understand way
- Loved the course it was great
- Loved the small group , lots of hands on practice
- Instructors were very knowledgeable and supportive
- Thoroughly enjoyed the whole course
Comments from ITLS Melbourne - 22 & 23 March 2025
- Loved the hands on approach
- Feedback as you went along
- Ability to stop, go over and discuss scenarios
- Questions strongly encouraged
- Small group practice
- Precise - guided instructions
- Closely observed practice
- Loved the course
- Instructors are very knowledgeable and approachable
Perth Western Australia 14 and 15 September
Comments from ITLS Darwin - 22 & 23 June 24
- Facilitators provided really great lectures and demonstrations making the concepts easier to understand.
- Learnings from this course are highly applicable to almost all areas of clinical practice
- The course covered lots of trauma education that I felt was lacking – all delivered in an understandable friendly manner
- Real examples spoken about
- The content delivered in the lectures provided followed by practical examples and interactive learning
- Liked the textbook provided
- Well run course taught in an informative and engaging fashion – would highly recommend
