This is a 1.5-day course with mandatory attendance on both days and completion of a pre-test.
ATLS is a vital educational program created by the American College of Surgeons, designed to equip medical professionals with essential skills for managing trauma patients. This program offers a systematic approach to trauma care, emphasizing early assessment, resuscitation, stabilization, and definitive treatment.
A systematic and consistent approach is essential for the effective assessment and resuscitation of a traumatized patient. ATLS® uses the “ABCDE” approach to define an orderly progression of evaluation and intervention.
Upon completion of the course, the participant will be able to:
- Demonstrate concepts and principles of primary and secondary assessment.
- Establish management priorities, treating the greatest threat to life first.
- Initiate resuscitative measures needed for the emergent care of life-threatening and potentially life-threatening injuries.
- Demonstrate the practical skills used in the initial assessment and management of patients with multiple injuries.
The course consists of the following:
- Pre-course Test – completed online prior to the course.
- Interactive Discussions of Core Content.
- Practical Skill Stations.
- Triage Scenarios.
- Initial Assessment and Management Skill Stations (simulated patients).
- Post-course Test
Successful completion of the course requires full attendance, passing grades in the skill stations and IA station and a post course test mark of 75% or higher. A verification card indicating successful completion of the course will be issued.
The card verifying successful completion of the ATLS® course is valid for 4 years from the date of issue. Registrants will need to retake the course every 4 years to maintain their ATLS® verification status.
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