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Certified as: Basic ITLS Provider

Prerequisites: None - Anyone may take the ITLS basic course

Certified by: Successful completion of the ITLS basic provider course requires a score of 75% or higher on the ITLS basic written examination, and achieving a score of adequate, good, or excellent on the patient assessment practical exam. To achieve Instructor Potential in an ITLS basic provider course and be eligible to attend an ITLS instructor course, the candidate must achieve at least an 85% on the ITLS advanced written examination and at least a good or excellent on the ITLS basic patient assessment examination.

Certified for: Two (2) years

Certified by: To recertify, a candidate must successfully complete an approved ITLS basic provider course or an ITLS basic refresher course. 

Certified as: Basic ITLS Provider

Prerequisites: Current certification as an ITLS Basic Provider. Providers whose certification has been lapsed less than one (1) year may also reinstate their provider status through an ITLS Basic Refresher Course.

Certified by: Successful completion of the ITLS basic refresher course requires a score of 75% or higher on the ITLS basic written examination, and achieving a score of adequate, good, or excellent on the patient assessment practical exam. To achieve Instructor Potential in an ITLS basic provider course and be eligible to attend an ITLS instructor course, the candidate must achieve at least an 85% on the ITLS advanced written examination and at least a good or excellent on the ITLS basic patient assessment examination.

Certified for: Two (2) years

Certified by: To recertify, a candidate must successfully complete an approved ITLS basic provider course or an ITLS basic refresher course. 

Certified as: Advanced ITLS Provider

Prerequisites: Candidates must be certified or licensed as an EMT-I, LPN,* EMT-P, RN, PA, or Physician

*Candidates must possess current certification/licensure which authorizes them to perform intravenous therapy. In addition, the candidate must be certified or licensed to perform at least one of the following skills: advanced airway management (endotracheal intubation or laryngeal mask airway placement), needle decompression of tension pneumothorax, or intraosseous needle placement.

Certified by: Successful completion requires achieving a score of 75% or higher on the ITLS advanced written provider examination, and achieving a score of adequate, good, or excellent, on the ITLS advanced patient assessment examination. To achieve Instructor Potential in an ITLS advanced provider course and be eligible to attend an ITLS instructor course, the candidate must achieve at least an 85% on the ITLS advanced written examination and at least a good or excellent on the ITLS advanced patient assessment examination.

Certified for: Two (2) years

Certified by: To renew certification as an ITLS advanced provider, a candidate must successfully complete an approved ITLS advanced provider course. A second option is for a candidate to attend, and successfully complete, an approved ITLS advanced refresher course. 

Certified as: Advanced ITLS Provider

Prerequisites: Current certification as an ITLS Advanced Provider. Providers whose certification has been lapsed less than one (1) year may also reinstate their provider status through an ITLS Advanced Refresher Course.

Certified by: Successful completion requires achieving a score of 75% or higher on the ITLS advanced written provider examination, and achieving a score of adequate, good, or excellent, on the ITLS advanced patient assessment examination. To achieve Instructor Potential in an ITLS advanced provider course and be eligible to attend an ITLS instructor course, the candidate must achieve at least an 85% on the ITLS advanced written examination and at least a good or excellent on the ITLS advanced patient assessment examination.

Certified for: Two (2) years

Certified by: To renew certification as an ITLS advanced provider, a candidate must successfully complete an approved ITLS advanced provider course or an approved ITLS advanced refresher course. 

Certified as: Pediatric ITLS Provider

Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites to becoming a Pediatric ITLS provider; however, it is highly recommended that the candidate attend an ITLS provider course prior to attending a Pediatric ITLS provider course.

Certified by: The candidate must attend all lectures and skill stations, score 75% or greater on the Pediatric ITLS written test, and achieve adequate, “good,” or “excellent” on the patient assessment testing station.

Certified for: Two (2) years

Certified by: To renew certification as a Pediatric ITLS provider, a candidate must successfully complete an approved Pediatric ITLS provider course. 

Certified as: ITLS Access Provider

Prerequisites: None

Course Completion: Candidates will receive certificates of successful completion after participating in the course. A certification card will not be issued following successful completion the ITLS access provider course.

Recognition Length: Two (2) years

Continued Recognition: Due to changes in vehicle construction and rescue techniques, it is strongly recommended that ITLS Access participants take the course every two years. 

Certified as: Basic ITLS Instructor

Prerequisites: Candidates must have successfully completed the ITLS basic provider course with an instructor potential (IP) rating: 85% or greater on the written exam; and, a good or excellent on the patient assessment testing station.

Instructor's Course: To progress from provider to instructor, a candidate must attend and successfully complete an approved ITLS Instructor's course.

Monitor Report: Before receiving an instructor card, instructor candidates must participate as faculty in an ITLS basic provider course, or deliver a basic level topic in an ITLS advanced/combined provider course, and obtain a favorable recommendation from the WV ITLS Affiliate Faculty monitoring the course.

Certified for: Three (3) years

Re-certification: The requirements for re-certification are:
Instruct  in three (3) ITLS courses during the certification period;

• Complete the patient assessment testing station (with an excellent or good rating; and, complete the ITLS basic written exam (with a score of 85% or greater) during the certification period.

Certified as: Advanced ITLS Instructor

Prerequisites: Candidates must be certified as an EMT-Intermediate, EMT-Paramedic, LPN, RN, PA, DO, or MD. Candidates must have successfully completed the ITLS advanced provider course with an IP rating: 85% or higher on the advanced written exam; and, a good or excellent on the patient assessment testing station.

Instructor's Course: Must attend and successfully complete an approved ITLS Instructor's course.

Monitor Report: Before receiving an ITLS advanced instructor card, the instructor candidate must participate as faculty in an ITLS provider course, and obtain a favorable recommendation from the WV ITLS Affiliate Faculty monitoring the course.

Certified for: Three (3) years

Re-certification: The requirements for re-certification are:
 

• Instruct in three (3) ITLS courses (basic or advanced) during the certification period;
• Complete the patient assessment testing station (with an excellent or good rating) during a ITLS provider or instructor course.