ATLS 11 Student Course – Hybrid

The Advanced Trauma Life Support® (ATLS®) course establishes an organized and systematic approach for evaluation and treatment of patients, promotes standards of care, and recognizes injury as a global healthcare challenge. The approach is easily remembered by any clinician, irrespective of practice specialty and experience, and can be rapidly recalled under the stress, anxiety, and intensity of the trauma resuscitation process. ATLS provides a common language for all clinicians that facilitates team and transfer communication.  

The ATLS course emphasizes the application of new knowledge and skills. Instruction occurs in a variety of venues: self-study, small groups, and larger groups.  

Application of didactic knowledge occurs through interactive discussions and online modules. Cognitive and psychomotor skills are introduced and practiced in the skills stations. Initial patient assessment stations provide opportunities to practice primary and secondary survey procedures.  

For successful ATLS® Course completion, at minimum the learner is required to: 

• Complete all pre-course materials including a pretest and visualization of all videos. (Specific centers may have other pre-course requirements.) 

• For ATLS Hybrid courses, complete all modules prior to the in-person portion of the course. The timeframe for completion is determined by the center. 

• Attend the entire in-person portion of the course per the center’s schedule. 

• Actively participate in all interactive discussions. 

• Successfully perform all core psychomotor and cognitive skills as assessed by an ATLS instructor and / or course director. 

• Reach a passing grade on a multiple-choice examination. 

• Perform at an adequate level on an evaluation initial assessment scenario simulation as determined by an ATLS instructor and / or course director. 

• Demonstrate appropriate skills, knowledge, and attitudes throughout the ATLS course. 

• Demonstrate appropriate professional conduct and fulfill any other requirements as described in the ATLS policy manual, other statements, or as determined by ATLS directors and offices. 

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Contact 

For questions about course content, please contact the COT Trauma Education office at traumaeducation@facs.org.