Advanced Trauma Life Support Program®
2013 UM ATLS® COURSES
The Advanced Trauma Life Support® course teaches a systematic, concise approach to the early care of the trauma patient. This course is vital to guiding care for the injured patient in emergency department trauma rooms. ATLS® course training provides a common language that can save lives in critical situations.
The ATLS® courses offered at the University of Michigan through the Division of Acute Care Surgery are educational programs designed for doctors, emergency room physician extenders, and pre-hospital care providers who are primarily responsible for managing the critically injured patient. Initial assessment and management of specific injuries are presented through lecture and skill stations. The participant observes and practices to proficiency, those life-saving skills necessary in the initial management and stabilization of the trauma victim. Below are descriptions of each course.
Student Course
Student Refresher Course
Instructor Course
Course Schedule
STUDENT COURSE
Course Schedule
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 are of injured personas 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® Student Course is conducted over two days, from 7 am to 6 pm each day. The course combines didactic lectures and practical skill stations, which allow the participant time to learn and perfect skills in the initial assessment, management, and stabilization of trauma patients. Physicians whose ATLS® verification status has expired and/or who are not active in trauma care should take a Student Course. Those with current ATLS® verification who are active in trauma care may wish to take a Refresher Course. Student Refresher Course
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
- X-ray Identification of Thoracic Injuries
- 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 Pinal 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 19 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 19 Category 1 credits (1 hour = 1 credit).
STUDENT REFRESHER COURSE
Course Schedule
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 (beyone 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 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 Category 1 credits (1 hour = 1 credit).
Course Schedule
Our highly experienced faculty have been instructing and training instructors for over 20 years and we attract a diverse array of instructor candidates from around the state and country. Our faculty tailor the learning experience to the needs of the students so that our ATLS® Instructor Course provides a better learning experience.
The ATLS® Instructor Course candidates are selected from Student Course participants on the basis of outstanding performance. Such students will be identified by their course directors and notified of their Instructor potential status. They are then eligible to apply for the instructor Course.
Prerequisites for ATLS® instructor Course applicants are:
- Applicants with Instructor potential status must participate in an Instructor course within two years of completing the Student Refresher Course.
- The applicant must demonstrate a high level of enthusiasm for the content and further promulgation of the ATLS® program.
- The applicant must agree to participate actively as a team member of the faculty, assisting with courses at the local and state/provincial level.
Michigan applicants must have a letter of support from a course director for whom they will teach. Out-of-state applicants must have prior written approval from their respective State/Provincial Chair to take the ATLS® Instructor Course. This approval must be sent to the U of M Course Director at least six weeks prior to the course date. Failure to submit this approval may disqualify a candidate from taking the ATLS® Instructor Course.
Only 9 participants can be accepted for the Instructor Course. This course is conducted over a 1-1/2 day period from 7 am to 6 pm Day One, and from 7 am to 1 pm on Day Two.
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 15 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 15 Category 1 credits (1 hour = 1 credit).
GENERAL INFORMATION
Participation, Knowledge, and Performance Requirements
Please be advised that these courses are not seminars. For participants to successfully complete the course, ATLS® national guidelines require attendance at all sessions, a passing score on the written and practical examinations, and performance of each skill in accordance with the guidelines.
Verification of successful completion of each course is valid for four years.
Course Directors
Pauline Park, MD
Associate Professor of Surgery
Division of Acute Care Surgery
Director, ATLS® Program
University of Michigan Health Systems
Krishnan Raghavendran, MD
Associate Professor of Surgery
Division of Acute Care Surgery
Co-Director, ATLS® Program
University of Michigan Health Systems
Location
University of Michigan
Clinical Simulation Center
G2100 Towsley Center
1500 E. Medical Center Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Driving Directions and Parking
From the North, South, or East of Ann Arbor:
North: Take US 23 south to Geddes Road, Exit 39. Turn right onto Geddes, and continue for approximately 2 miles. (cont'd below)
South: Take US-23 North to Geddes Road, Exit 39. Turn left onto Geddes, and continue for approximately 2 miles. (cont'd below)
East: Take I-94 West to US-23 North, Exit 180B, to Geddes road, Exit 39. Turn left onto Geddes, and continue for approximately 2 miles. (cont'd below)
Cont'd: Geddes becomes Fuller. Continue on Fuller for another 2 miles. Turn left at the light onto East Medical Center Drive and continue past the ER and Main Hospital Entrance. Enter Parking Structure P2.
From the West:
Take I-94 East to Ann Arbor, Exit 172. This merges into Jackson Road which become Huron Street. Contue 2.5 miles east through downtown. At the traffic light at Huron and Glen, turn left onto Glen. After the 3rd traffic light, Glen turns into Fuller. Turn Right onto East medical Center Drive and continue past the ER and main Hospital Entrance. Enter Parking Structure P2.
Parking Structure
You must take the ticket from the machine upon entering the parking structure. You will receive a complimentary parking pass at the conclusion of your ATLS® Course which will allow you to exit the parking structure without charge.
UM Medical Center Map Overview
Medical Center Maps
Directions to the Towsley Center from Parking Structure P2
Registration We ask you register as soon as you are certain of attending. In order to ensure receipt of materials, registration should be received at least 30 days prior to course start date. Payment is by MasterCard and Visa.
The course fee covers the cost of refreshments, parking voucher, and conference materials involved in making the course an effective learning experience.
Lodging
There are two hotels that are in close proximity to the University of Michigan Health Systems: The Dahlman Campus Inn (734) 769-2224 and the Holiday Inn (734) 769-9800
Cancellations
In order to receive a full refund, less a $50 administrative fee, requests must be received in writing 30 days prior to the course date. Refund requests received in writing within 11-29 days proior to the course date will be refunded at 50%.
No refunds are given for cancellations made less than 10 days before the course. No transfers are allowed less than 30 days before the course. Replacements are allowed. Please contact the UM ATLS® Program office as soon as possible with replacement name and contact information.
Confirmations
Conference registrations will be confirmed by email. If you do not receive confirmation, or if the information is in question, please call the UM ATLS® office at (734) 232-0500 or email to: umhs-atls@med.umich.edu
Course Materials
Materials for the course will be sent to your address provided on your form two weeks before the course date. Students are advised that to successfully complete the student course they must read the manual. This is particularly important with the interactive style of the course, as students are expected to actively participate in the interactive lectures and skills stations.
In addition, a Pretest will be included with the materials for Student or Student Refresher courses. The pretest must be completed and returned to the UM ATLS® office prior to the course date.
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