Certification Courses
ATLS
Advanced Trauma Life Support
Sponsored by the OCE and the UMMS Department of Surgery, and meeting the standards of the American College of Surgeons.
Course Description
The ATLS course is designed to train physicians who are in a position to provide the first hours of emergency care to trauma victims. The nineteen hour course utilizes didactic lectures and practical skill stations in order to effectively teach the principles of rapid, effective assessment and stabilization. Successful candidates will be awarded four-year certification. All courses are conducted according to the guidelines of the American College of Surgeons.
Educational Objectives
The participant, upon completion of the ATLS course will be able to:
1. Demonstrate understanding of concepts and principles of patient assessment and management
2. Perform skills necessary to diagnose and treat traumatic injuries
3. Establish management priorities in single & multiple trauma
4. Perform the initial assessment and management of trauma victims
Continuing Education Credit Information
**We do not offer certification for physician extenders.**
ATLS Course Dates
PROVIDER COURSES: Cost $1,000
Schedule 2008/2009
Location for All Courses: South Street Campus, 333 South Street. Shrewsbury, MA 01545 (Conference Room-Amphitheater)
09/262- August 26 & 27, 2008- Cancelled
09/263- November 4 & 5, 2008
09/264- February 10 & 11, 2009
09/265- May 5 & 6, 2009
RETRAINING COURSES: Cost $500
Prerequisite: Must send a copy of current ATLS registration card with registration form
Schedule 2008/2009
09/262- August 27, 2008
09/263- November 5, 2008
09/264- February 11, 2009
09/265- May 6, 2009
NON-PHYSICIAN AUDITOR (RNs, NPs, PAs and EMT-Ps): Cost $125
Schedule 2008/2009
09/262- August 26 - 27, 2008
09/263- November 4 - 5, 2008
09/264- February 10 - 11, 2009
09/265- May 5 - 6, 2009
INSTRUCTOR COURSES: Cost $800
TBA
Refund Policy
Advanced Trauma Life Support classes are non-refundable when you cancel 2 weeks prior to the course date or when course materials have already been mailed out to the registrant. However, you may transfer to another class, if arrangements are made 10 days prior to the original class date. Classes must be paid in full in order to receive a certification card and continuing education credit(s). A certification card will be distributed upon the signature of the state chair to your home addresses when you have successfully completed the course and have paid for the course in full.
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Important Information:
ATLS Materials will be mailed 30 days before the course date that you register for.
When registering with us please make sure that your home mailing address is written in order for you to receive prompt delivery of the course materials.
In order for you to be considered fully registered for the course we need payment information and if your department will be providing payment please request the cost account or department number before sending or registering with us to reserve your spot for the course.
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Statement of Disclosure:
In accordance with the Standards of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the guidelines of the Association of American Medical Colleagues (AAMC), it is the policy of the University of Massachusetts to disclose whatever interest or affiliation a speaker might have with any commercial organization whose products or services are related to the subject matter being presented. Such disclosure will be made available on the day of the program.
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