The Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS®) course offers a systemic approach to the early and immediate management of patients with traumatic injuries. The course was developed by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Committee on Trauma.
The 2-day and 1.5-day hybrid student ATLS courses and 1-day update/recertification course are open to Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners. At this time, HHS is not offering auditing option of the ATLS course for other providers.
Learning Objectives:
In the ATLS course, participants will learn to identify injuries associated with major trauma, management of skills required for early resuscitation, and treatment of injured patients.
The ATLS course provides its participants with a safe and reliable method for the immediate treatment of injured patients and the basic knowledge necessary to:
- Assess a patient’s condition rapidly and accurately.
- Resuscitate and stabilize patients according to priority.
- Determine whether a patient’s needs exceed a facility’s resources and/or a doctor’s capabilities.
- Arrange appropriately for a patient’s inter-hospital or intra-hospital transfer (what, who, when, and how).
- Ensure that optimal care provided and level of care does not deteriorate at any point during the evaluation, resuscitation, or transfer processes.
Contact Us: ATLS@HHSC.ca
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Advanced Trauma Life Support 1.5-DAY Hybrid Student Provider Course
Open to Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Fellows and Residents only. Registration includes copy of the Advanced Trauma Life Support Student Course Manual and meals/refreshments on Day 2.
Day 1: Virtual via Zoom, 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Day 2: In-person at Hamilton General Hospital, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Course Prerequisites:
Students must complete all American College of Surgeons (ACS) online self-directed learning modules and practices exam prior to Day-1 of the course. A link will be provided on completion of registration, 6 weeks before the start of the course.
Advanced Trauma Life Support 1-DAY Refresher/Recertification Course
Open to Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Fellows and Residents only. Registration includes copy of the Advanced Trauma Life Support Student Course Manual and meals/refreshments.
Course Prerequisites:
Must have completed an ATLS Student Provider Course within the last 4 years. There is a 6 month grace period for expired providers (providers who are expired more then 6 mouths must take the 2 day or 1.5 day full ATLS course).
Cancellation Policy:
HHS reserves the right to cancel or reschedule course dates due to circumstances beyond our control. Cancellation or date changes by students may occur up to 14 days before day one of the course with a $200 penalty. Cancellation or date changes after 14 days or no shows are not refundable. Cancellations and date changes due to illness or medical emergency will be considered on a case-to-case basis.
