COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Advanced Trauma Life Support® (ATLS®) program can teach you a systematic, concise approach to the care of a trauma patient. ATLS was developed by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Committee on Trauma (COT) and was first introduced in the US and abroad in 1980. Its courses provide you with a safe and reliable method for immediate management of injured patients. The course teaches you how to assess a patient’s condition, resuscitate and stabilize him or her, and determine if his or her needs exceed a facility’s capacity. It also covers how to arrange for a patient’s inter-hospital transfer and assure that optimum care is provided throughout the process. If you don’t treat trauma patients frequently, an ATLS course provides an easy method to remember for evaluation and treatment of a trauma victim.

The Refresher course is fast-paced and does not include any lectures. Registrants must come to class prepared to practice skills and successfully pass the written and initial assessment scenario testing station.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Recommended for licensed physicians, surgeons, and advanced practice health care providers who hold a current ATLS certification. Registrants must have a current ATLS certification or be within 6 months of having an expired certificate. If your certification has been expired longer than 6 months, please register for a Traditional 2-day course.

EVENT DETAILS, DATES, & LOCATIONS

Course start/end time: 7:30am - 4:00pm

Skills stations with take place at Davis Global Center · 42nd & Emile · Omaha, NE 68198; Didactic Lectures will occur on UNMC campus - location will be sent prior to class with book.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

5.5 contact hours will be provided the American College of Surgeons.

COST

Cost is $375 which includes ATLS® manual and lunch.

REGISTRATION, CANCELLATION, & REFUND POLICY

Due to the limited number of registrations per class, a $100 processing fee will be enforced for ALL cancellations. Participants requesting to transfer to another course date will be subject to a $100.00 processing fee for any requests received less than TWO WEEKS prior to the course start date which they are currently enrolled in.

Any class materials previously sent out must be returned no later than one week post course in order for the refund to be processed. An additional $125 will be charged if the textbook is not returned within five business days of the cancellation. Course day no-show registrants will forfeit the entire registration fee.

Cancellation/transfer requests must be made in writing and sent by email to lhofstetter@nebraskamed.com at least TWO WEEKS prior to the class start date. NO REFUND will be issued for cancellations after this date. No refund will be issued for no shows.

Advanced Trauma Life Support - 1 Day Refresher Course, October 14, 2025