Advanced Trauma Life Support Course (ATLS) is a training program based on guidelines established by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS COT). The ATLS Course is in its Tenth Edition, developed by the Subcommittee on ATLS and The ACS COT. The ATLS® Student Course presents a concise approach to assessing and managing multiple injured patients. The course presents doctors with knowledge and techniques that are comprehensive and easily adapted to fit their needs. The skills described in the manual represent one safe way to perform each technique, and the American College of Surgeons (ACS) recognizes that there are other acceptable approaches. However, the knowledge and skills taught in the course are easily adapted to all venues for the care of patients.
ATLS Student Course Manual – Tenth Edition, 2018. (Preface.)
Accreditation: The American College of Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. The ATLS Refresher Course designates this live activity for a 5.5 CME credits meets the requirements for Trauma. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. LSU Health Shreveport offers the ATLS Provider and Refresher Courses 3-4 times per year. Course availability can be obtained from LSU Health Shreveport Division of Trauma and the American College of Surgeons website.
ATLS COURSE
April 27-28, 2023 Course is FULL
October 19-20, 2023
Course Registrations Open Now
TUITION
Physicians - $800
Refresher - $600 (2-day course only)
LSU Health Shreveport Residents - $400
Non-LSU Health Shreveport Residents* - $450
*Must show proof of residency
Physician Assistant - $400
Nurse Practitioners - $400
Auditors (EMS) - $125
Fees include course textbooks, materials, lunch/breaks and certificate with national registration.
Cancellation Policy
You may cancel your registration up to 2 weeks prior to the course. Registrations cancelled within 2 weeks of course will be charged a $200 fee.
The April 2023 course is full
REGISTER here for October 2023 Course
Click the registration button above to register.
Please email SurgeryATLS@lsuhs.edu to get on the waitlist.
SCHEDULE
Participants must attend all lectures and skill stations of the course and pass both the written and hands-on exam in order to receive certification.
Rafael Tolentino, MD - ATLS State Faculty Course Director
Points of Contact:
Dawn McKeown, RN, ATLS Coordinator
Email: dawn.mcKeown@ochsnerlsuhs.org
Phone: (318) 626-2132 Fax: (318) 675-6138
Michael Nolan, RN, ATLS Coordinator
Email: michael.nolan@ochsnerlsuhs.org
Phone: (318) 626-2448
UPCOMING COURSES
April 27-28, 2023
July 19-20, 2023
October 19-20, 2023
Basic & Advanced Airway
Circulation and Pericardiocentesis
Pediatric Airway and Cricothyrotomy
Breathing & Circulation