Description
The Advanced Trauma Life Support® (ATLS) program can teach you a systematic, concise approach to the care of a trauma patient. ATLS was developed by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Committee on Trauma (COT) and was first introduced in the US and abroad in 1980. Its courses provide you with a safe and reliable method for immediate management of injured patients.
This one and a half day hybrid course teaches you how to assess a patient’s condition, resuscitate and stabilize him or her, and determine if his or her needs exceed a facility’s capacity. It also covers how to arrange for a patient’s inter-hospital transfer and assure that optimum care is provided throughout the process. If you don’t treat trauma patients frequently, an ATLS course provides an easy method to remember for evaluation and treatment of a trauma victim.
Please note the following for new or inexperienced trauma providers:
ATLS can be a very rewarding course, but can be extremely challenging. A mandatory component of ATLS is the online modules that require completion prior to course start date. There is approximately 15-20 hours of online work for ATLS. Historically, participants that complete online work last minute, rather than working diligently tend to do poorly. Additionally, participants will be required to stay until course end time. Please expect not to be able to book return travel prior to 1800 hours in case course runs late.
Refund Policy:
Refunds will not be granted less than 28 days prior to course date. Refunds less than 28 days will only be considered for extenuating circumstances approved by course director/coordinator.
* Open to Physicians and Residents.
Course Dates:
October 7, 2024 07:45-17:30
October 8, 2024 09:45-15:15
Director:
Dr. Jeffrey Heringer
Course Coordinator:
Kerry Posselwhite
Kerry.Posselwhite@tbh.net
Venue:
NWRPCP Simulation and Training Centre
44 Algoma St S. (Lower level)
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 3A9
