About Us
FEMSA ITLS — a dedicated International ITLS chapter serving Florida's First Responder community.
Our Mission
The mission of FEMSA-ITLS is to improve trauma care across Florida by advancing high-quality, ITLS-aligned education for First Responders and healthcare professionals.
"We are guided by the mission and enduring legacy of our founder, Dr. John Campbell, whose vision continues to shape trauma education worldwide."
Our History
Three members of ITLS of Florida — who were also active FEMSA members — recognized the need for a dedicated International ITLS chapter. Building on a strong foundation, they sought to further support trauma education and operational excellence among First Responders.
Their shared vision led to the formation of FEMSAITLS, a chapter created to strengthen collaboration, education, and advocacy at both the state and international levels.
Our Programs
We provide ITLS-aligned trauma education programs for civilian and military learners, designed to meet nationally recognized standards for prehospital trauma assessment, clinical decision-making, and evidence-based patient care.
Our programs serve fire and rescue services, EMS agencies, tactical teams, military personnel, and nursing professionals, with instruction tailored to adult and pediatric trauma populations.
All courses are developed and delivered in accordance with CAPCE expectations, emphasizing measurable learning objectives, instructor-led education, skills competency verification, and outcome-based evaluation.
Our goal is to empower educational institutions, county and municipal EMS agencies, and all branches of the U.S. military to achieve self-sufficiency by establishing the internal capacity to administer, document, and sustain compliant in-house ITLS programs.
ITLS International Under New Management
The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) and International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) announced that ACEP will now provide management services for ITLS, a global nonprofit organization focused on training and education for prehospital trauma care professionals.
"Emergency medicine and trauma care are evolving rapidly on a global scale. Partnering with ACEP expands ITLS opportunities to address the growing demand for high-quality prehospital care."
Under the new agreement, George Solomon, MHS, FAEMS, FP-C, CCP-C, LSSBB, Director of EMS, Disaster Medicine, and Accreditation, ACEP Clinical Affairs Division, will assume the role of ITLS Executive Director.
Read the full ACEP press releaseACEP 2026 Scientific Assembly
October 5–8, 2026 · Chicago, Illinois
The world's largest emergency medicine educational conference bringing together the global EM community.
Upcoming Event
2026 ITLS Annual Meeting
October 5–7 · Chicago, IL · Co-located with ACEP