How many CME credits is an ATLS course?

Upon completion of the ATLS course participants may receive up to 19.5 Continuing Medical Education (CME) hours for a full certification and up to 5 Continuing Medical Education (CME) hours for a renewal certification.

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What is the ATLS hybrid course?

Advanced Trauma Life Support® (ATLS®), is a continuing medical education program designed to teach a standardized, concise approach to the care of the trauma patient in the “golden hour”—the period of time following traumatic injury during which there is the highest likelihood of death.

What is mATLS?

mATLS®—the newest addition to the ATLS program—is comprised of 13 online modules designed to replace the interactive discussion component of the traditional ATLS course so that learners may complete it at their own pace.

What degree is awarded by most physician assistant programs?

To become a physician assistant-certified (PA-C), graduates must pass the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE), administered by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

What does ATLS cover?

The ATLS program provides participants with a safe, reliable method for immediate management of the injured patient and the basic knowledge necessary to: Assess the patient’s condition rapidly and accurately. Resuscitate and stabilize the patient according to priority.

Is ALS the same as ATLS?

Unfortunately not. Whilst ATLS is similar, it is more tailored towards trauma and is therefore not considered to be ALS or ALS equivalent.

What is the ATLS course?

The ATLS Course allows for a measurable and reproducible approach to the care of a traumatic patient. Upon completion of the ATLS course participants may receive up to 19.5 Continuing Medical Education (CME) hours for a full certification and up to 5 Continuing Medical Education (CME) hours for a renewal certification.

How many CME hours do I get for ATLS certification?

Can physician assistants and nurse practitioners take the course?

Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners may take the course with prior approval from the Training Center. You must bring the current textbook to the course.

Who is eligible to participate in the ACS International Doctor program?

Eligibility to participate is limited to doctors in countries where the program has been introduced and promulgated by the ACS