Advance Medical Life Support
(AMLS)

The Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) course trains EMS providers to assess and manage the most common and complex medical emergencies using a systematic, evidence-based approach. The program emphasizes critical thinking, differential diagnosis, and rapid decision-making.
Core topics include:

Comprehensive patient assessment strategies
Respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, and endocrine emergencies
Sepsis, toxicology, and environmental emergencies
Formulating treatment plans based on evolving patient presentations

AMLS strengthens provider skills in identifying underlying medical problems and delivering precise, effective care in the prehospital environment.

Provider Course

This 16-hour program is designed for EMTs, paramedics, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and physicians seeking advanced training in medical emergency assessment and management. Students who successfully complete the course earn a certificate of completion, a four-year AMLS provider wallet card, and 16 CAPCE hours. The course is available in a traditional classroom format or as a hybrid option with 8 hours online followed by 8 hours of in-person instruction.

Refresher Course

The 8-hour refresher is intended for participants who completed the full AMLS provider course within the last four years and hold a current AMLS provider card or certificate. Successful completion awards a certificate and 8 hours of CAPCE continuing education credit.

Online Modules

This 8-hour online module delivers the didactic portion of the program in a flexible, self-paced format. Participants who finish the module receive a certificate of completion and 8 hours of CAPCE credit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AMLS?

Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) is an emergency medical education program focused on the assessment and management of common medical emergencies.