Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS®) Provider Course (11E)

Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS®) is a globally recognised programme providing a structured approach to the management of patients with life-threatening trauma.

This is a two-day, face-to-face course supported by mandatory pre-course e-learning, designed to develop essential knowledge, skills, and decision-making for safe trauma care.

Eligibility to attend

• Doctors at FY2 level and above
• Equivalent staff grades
• Eligible Advanced Clinical Practitioners (additional application required)
• Eligible hospital-based dentists

Pre-course learning (mandatory):

• Access is provided via the RCS VLE up to four weeks before the course
• Pre-course learning takes approximately 20–30 hours and includes online modules, videos, and MCQs
• Completion is required by 7:00am the day before the course
• Failure to complete will result in exclusion from the course and loss of course fee
• Participants must also read the ATLS® manual in full prior to attending.

Learning Outcomes

Participants will be able to:

• Undertake primary and secondary assessments
• Prioritise trauma management
• Initiate treatment for life-threatening conditions
• Apply a structured xABCDE approach

Course Format

• Interactive discussions
• Skills stations and clinical scenarios
• Demonstrations

Note: Some courses may involve the use of animal tissue.

Assessment

• Continuous assessment throughout the course
• MCQ examination
• Trauma assessment scenario

Important

• All components must be passed to achieve ATLS® Provider status
• Failure requires full course reattendance
• No lectures are delivered — preparation is essential

Additional Information

• CPD points: 34

How to Apply

For applications or enquiries, please email: wih-tr.resuscitationtraining@nhs.net