ATLS® is the standard of care identified by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) for physicians who intervene with trauma victims at all levels of clinical practice. ATLS® utilizes a systematic, concise methodology for assessment and initial stabilization of the multiple-injured patient. Lectures and interactive practicums address initial assessment, airway & ventilation; shock; thoracic trauma; abdominal trauma; head trauma; spine & spinal cord trauma; musculoskeletal trauma; burn & cold injuries; trauma of pediatric, geriatric and obstetric patients; and transfer considerations. ATLS® courses are presented in conjunction with the ACS Ohio Committee on Trauma.
The ATLS® Provider course is a two-day course that teaches medical core content in an interactive format including hands-on skills sessions in simulated trauma settings. Verification is valid for four years.
Registration is on a first-come/first-served basis with submission of complete registration and tuition payment. All courses are held at COTS unless otherwise noted. Preference is given to employees of COTS member hospitals to within 60 working days of any course. Therefore, registrants from non-member hospitals will be placed on a waiting list until 60 days prior to any course.
Note: Physician extenders have a choice of auditing a course or being verified in ATLS and receiving a Provider card valid for four years. Physician extenders include certified nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified registered nurse anesthetists, advanced practical nurses, and special forces medics.