The Advanced Trauma Life Support® Student Course is designed to teach the physician life-saving skills and a standardized approach to trauma care in the first hour following a trauma incident. These courses are sponsored by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma and the Michigan Committee on Trauma. They are jointly presented by the Department of Surgery Division of Acute Care Surgery.
Objectives
Surgeons, emergency physicians, and other physicians involved in emergency care of injured persons are encouraged to take this course. Upon successful completion of the ATLS® course, the participant is able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts, principles, skills, and techniques used in initial management of the trauma patient.
- Establish management priorities in trauma situations.
- Initiate the primary and secondary management necessary for acute life-threatening emergencies within the first hour of care.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the assessment and management skills necessary for the initial care of trauma victims in a simulated clinical setting.
The University of Michigan's exceptional facilities, particularly for teaching surgical skills, gives us the opportunity to go beyond normal content for students who are interested. We attract a diverse array of students from many specialties and geographic locations, and have high expectations for our students. We maintain high standards for course completion.
Agenda
The ATLS Hybrid Course is an alternative option to the traditional 2-day ATLS Student Course. Students taking the hybrid course will be required to complete the full complement of online mATLS Learning Modules. After successful completion of the mATLS modules, the student must then complete the ATLS skills stations, skills test, and written examination in a classroom setting. The classroom portion of the ATLS Hybrid Course may be completed in 1 day at the University of Michigan Simulation Center. The ATLS Hybrid Course has been approved for 19 continuing education hours.
Target Audience
Course content is appropriate for surgeons and emergency department personnel and physician extenders involved in the care of the actively injured patient.
Topics
Practical Skills Stations Include:
- Surgical Skill Practicum
- Cricothyroidotomy
- Venous Cut-Down
- Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage
- Needle Thoracentesis
- Chest Tube Insertion
- Pericardiocentesis
- Airway and Ventilatory Management
- Assessment and Management of Shock
- X-ray Identification of Thoracic Injuries
- Head and Neck Trauma Assessment/Management
- Spinal Cord Injury Assessment/Management
- Assessment/Management of Musculoskeletal Trauma
- Initial Assessment Skills Practice/Test
- Written Test
Course Lectures Include:
- Course Overview
- Initial Assessment
- Airway and Ventilatory Management
- Shock
- Thoracic Trauma
- Abdominal Trauma
- Head Trauma
- Spine and Spinal Cord Trauma
- Musculoskeletal Trauma
- Injury Due to Burns and Cold
- Extremes of Age
- Pediatric Trauma
- Trauma in Elderly
- Trauma in Women
- Transport to Definitive Care
Accreditation
The American College of Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The American College of Surgeons designates this educational activity for a maximum of 16 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for up to 16 Category 1 credits (1 hour = 1 credit).
- 1-day Student Hybrid course – 16 Credits
- 2-day Student course – 16 credits
- 2.5-day Student course – 16 credits
ATLS® Student Refresher Course
This is a half-day refresher course for ATLS® students who wish to renew their ATLS® Student status (required every four years). It consists of a brief update on ATLS® core content and written and simulated patient testing to demonstrate that knowledge and skill levels have been maintained. An updated ATLS® Manual is provided. Persons whose Student status has expired (beyond the six-month grace period), who have not been active in trauma care, or who wish to retake the skills portions of the ATLS® Course, are directed to enroll in a full Student Course.
The Refresher Course is limited to a maximum of 16 participants.
Accreditation
The American College of Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The American College of Surgeons designates this educational activity for a maximum of 5.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for up to 5.5 Category 1 credits (1 hour = 1 credit).
- 1-day Student Refresher course – 5.5 credits
Contact Us
For more details on upcoming courses, fees, and how to register, please contact the UMHS ATLS Course office.
