Friends Medical for Health Creativity
Primary Trauma Care (PTC) is a globally recognized trauma training program that teaches life-saving skills for the early management of trauma patients, especially in resource-limited environments.
Developed in the UK and supported by major international health bodies, PTC empowers doctors, nurses, and emergency responders to provide structured, efficient care in the first hours following injury—a critical window for saving lives.
This course is delivered under the standards of the Primary Trauma Care Foundation (UK) and follows internationally accepted training protocols. PTC is endorsed by:
World Health Organization (WHO)
Royal College of Surgeons of England
Global trauma networks and medical missions
PTC is ideal for:
Emergency doctors and nurses
Paramedics, EMTs, and trauma responders
Medical students in clinical years
Surgical residents and interns
Rural healthcare workers and first-line providers
Anyone involved in pre-hospital or early in-hospital trauma care
No prior advanced trauma training required. PTC is practical, accessible, and globally scalable.
Primary and secondary trauma assessment
ABCDE approach to trauma management
Airway management and cervical spine control
Shock recognition and fluid resuscitation
Chest injuries, head trauma, fractures, and spinal injuries
Scene management, triage, and teamwork
Simulation of real-world trauma cases
Mass casualty principles (basic introduction)
Duration: 2 days (intensive, in-person)
Method: Instructor-led sessions + skill stations + trauma scenarios
Location: Friends Medical Training Center – Ramallah or off-site by arrangement
Language: English / Arabic
Certificate: Official PTC Certificate (UK Accredited)
No – PTC is designed for any clinician or responder who may treat trauma cases.
Yes – especially senior medical/nursing students or those in emergency medicine tracks.
Yes – it includes skill stations and group case simulations.