Intl Trauma Life Support 16 contact hours (Offered as needed) The International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Basic course provides the core of knowledge and skills appropriate for all levels ofEMS personnel, including EMT-Bs, first responders and other technicians. The ITLS Advanced course builds on this knowledge, emphasizing evaluation steps and sequencing, as well as, techniques for resuscitating and packaging patients. Continuing education approved through CECBEMS for 16 hours.