ATLS Course
Course Description
The American College of Surgeons (ACS) Committee on Trauma developed the ATLS program for physicians who do not treat victims of major trauma regularly and may not have immediate access to sophisticated emergency care facilities. This course is also designed for physicians who regularly treat trauma patients. The program emphasizes the first hour of initial assessment and primary management, beginning from time of injury and continuing through assessment, intervention, stabilization, and when needed, transfer to a trauma center.
Course Objectives
Based on well-established principles of trauma management, the course is intended to provide physicians with one acceptable safe method for immediate management and basic knowledge necessary to:
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Assess the patient’s condition rapidly and accurately.
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Resuscitate and stabilize the patient according to priority.
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Determine if the patient’s needs exceed a facility’s capabilities.
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Arrange appropriately for the patient’s inter-hospital transfer.
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Auditors
Registered auditors will receive course text, materials and participate in didactic and select skill stations. A certificate of attendance will be issued to auditors. Limited space is available for non- physician trauma professionals (Nurses, EMT-P) to audit the provider course.
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The American College of Surgeons ATLS Program complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Any person who needs an accommodation under the ADA should contact the course coordinator prior to the course
Courses
ATLS Traditional 2- Day Course
Centennial, CO
$900
This two-day, in-person Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) course provides healthcare professionals with the essential skills and knowledge to manage trauma patients effectively during the critical first hour of care. Designed by the American College of Surgeons, the course combines interactive lectures, hands-on skills stations, and simulated trauma scenarios to enhance clinical decision-making and procedural proficiency. Participants will gain certification upon successful completion, reinforcing their ability to deliver evidence-based trauma care in emergency situations.
ATLS 1-Day Hybrid Course
Centennial, CO
$900
This hybrid Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) course combines the flexibility of online learning with the hands-on experience of in-person training. Participants complete the didactic portion of the course online at their own pace, followed by a one-day, in-person session focused on practical skills, interactive case discussions, and simulated trauma scenarios. Designed by the American College of Surgeons, this course equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to manage trauma patients effectively during the critical first hour of care. Certification is awarded upon successful completion.
ATLS 1-Day Recertification Course
Centennial, CO
$900
This one-day ATLS recertification course is designed for healthcare professionals who have previously completed the ATLS provider course and wish to renew their certification. The course focuses on reinforcing essential trauma management principles through interactive case discussions, hands-on skills stations, and trauma simulations. Participants will refresh their knowledge and skills to effectively assess and treat trauma patients during the critical first hour of care. Successful completion ensures continued certification by the American College of Surgeons.
*ATLS verification status is current for four years from the date of completion of an ATLS Traditional, Hybrid or Refresher course. Providers have a six-month grace period after their status expires to take a Refresher course, However they are not considered ATLS verified during that time. Check with your institution to determine if you are required to be current with your ATLS verification.
CEU and Self-
Assessment
Credits
ATLS Traditional Course*
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2-day (16 CME: 16 Self-Assessment: 16 Trauma Regulatory Mandates)
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5-day (16 CME: 16 Self-Assessment)
ATLS Hybrid Course*
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1-day (30.25 CME: 20 Self-Assessment)
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5-day (31.5 CME: 21 Self-Assessment)
ATLS Refresher Course*
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.5-day (5 CME: 5 Self-Assessment)
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1-day (7.5 CME: 7.5 Self-Assessment)
ATLS Instructor Course*
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1-day (8 CME: No Self-Assessment)
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5-day (12 CME: No Self-Assessment
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2-day (16.5 CME: No Self-Assessment)
*CME will only be granted upon successful completion of the course with a minimum post-test score of 75%.
