Advanced Trauma Life Support

ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) Certification

The global gold standard in trauma management training for medical professionals

Course Overview

The Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) course provides a systematic, concise approach to the care of trauma patients. This course was developed by the American College of Surgeons and is designed for doctors who care for injured patients and are responsible for the initial assessment and management of trauma patients.

ATLS is the current global gold standard in trauma management training and has reduced mortality associated with trauma by as much as 30%. The course emphasizes the first hour of initial assessment and primary management of injured patients, setting the foundation for comprehensive trauma care.

Learning Objectives

Demonstrate the concepts and principles of the primary and secondary patient assessments

Establish management priorities in a trauma situation

Initiate primary and secondary management necessary within the golden hour for the emergency management of acute life-threatening conditions

Demonstrate the skills necessary in the initial assessment and management of patients with multiple injuries

Demonstrate the skills necessary in the initial assessment and management of patients with specific injuries

Demonstrate the skills necessary in the initial assessment and management of pediatric trauma patients

Demonstrate the skills necessary in the initial assessment and management of geriatric trauma patients

Who Should Attend

Physicians and surgeons

Emergency medicine specialists

Trauma surgeons

Orthopedic surgeons

General surgeons

Anesthesiologists

Critical care specialists

Medical residents in surgery or emergency medicine

Course Content

Initial assessment and management

Airway and ventilatory management

Shock assessment and management

Thoracic trauma management

Abdominal and pelvic trauma

Head trauma and spinal cord injury

Musculoskeletal trauma

Pediatric and geriatric trauma considerations

Prerequisites

Medical degree (MD, MBBS, or equivalent)

Current medical license

Active practice in trauma care

Minimum age: 25 years old

Completion of pre-course materials

Basic trauma care experience recommended

Course Details

Duration

20 hours (2.5 days)

Certificate Validity

4 years

Class Size

Max 12 students

Location

Port Harcourt Training Center

Rating

4.9/5.0

Course Fee

₦400,000 (approx)

Includes course materials and certification

Approximate cost, may vary by session or location.

Book This Course

Upcoming Sessions

March 1-3, 2024

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

6 spots available

March 15-17, 2024

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

8 spots available

April 5-7, 2024

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

4 spots available