Sponsorship

This course is provided under the sponsorship of

the American College of Surgeons and the Utah
Committee on Trauma.

This course also is approved by the American College

of Emergency Physicians for 17 hours of ACEP Category
1 credit for the Student Course and 5 hours of ACEP
Category 1 credit for the Refresher Course.

Utah Committee on Trauma

Registration
Enrollment is limited to 16 students, 8 refreshers,
and 4 auditors. A minimum of 12 students is needed
to present the course. Registration will be on a firstcome, first-served basis; registration is not complete
until payment has been received. The registration
fee includes the 9th edition ATLS student manual,
continental breakfast, and lunch. A $20 administrative charge will be added to the registration fee
for credit card payments. You will receive an email
confirmation once your registration is complete
and additional email reminders closer to the date
of the course. Questions? Call the Utah Medical
Association at (801) 747-3500 x231 or email
atls@utahmed.org.
Continuing Education
The American College of Surgeons is accredited by
the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical
Education.
ATLS Two-Day Student Course
The American College of Surgeons designates this
live activity for a maximum of 17.0 AMA PRA
Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only
the credit commensurate with the extent of their
participation in the activity.
ATLS Half-Day Refresher Course
The American College of Surgeons designates this
live activity for a maximum of 5.0 AMA PRA
Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only
the credit commensurate with the extent of their
participation in the activity.

Location
Nine courses are offered in 2015; registrants should
make reservations at a local hotel well in advance of
the course date. For lodging information, please
contact Jackie at the Utah Medical Association.
University of Utah
Health Sciences Education Building
26 South 2000 East
Salt Lake City, Utah
Intermountain Medical Center
Doty Education Center
5121 South Cottonwood Street
Salt Lake City, Utah
Utah Valley Regional Medical Center
Northwest Plaza Auditorium
1034 North 500 West
Provo, Utah
The two day Student Course runs from 7:30am
to 5:00pm on both days. The Refresher Course
runs from 11:30am to 5:00pm on the second day of
the two-day course. Refresher only courses start at
7:30am. Participants must attend the entire session
in order to receive certification.
Note: You may cancel your registration up to six
weeks prior to the first day of the course and receive
a full refund. Registrations cancelled within six
weeks of the course will not be refunded and
registrations will not be transferred to another
course. The course may be canceled if less than 12
applications have been received two weeks prior to
the course. If cancellation occurs, you will receive a
full refund and your application will be given first
priority should you decide to enroll in another
course.

Advanced Trauma
Life Support 2015
TWO DAY STUDENT COURSE
February 20-21
University of Utah
March 20-21
Intermountain Medical Center
April 18 (refresher) Utah Valley Medical Center
May 15-16
University of Utah
July 17-18
University of Utah
August 14-15
Intermountain Medical Center
October 23-24
Utah Valley Medical Center
November 6-7
University of Utah
December 11-12 Intermountain Medical Center
HALF-DAY REFRESHER COURSE
The half-day refresher course is offered on the
second day (Saturday) of the two-day course. The
refresher starts at 11:30am. The refresher only
course in Provo starts at 7:30am on Saturday.
Download a copy of this brochure by going to
www.utahmed.org. Click on Events/Calendar, then
scroll to the middle of the page. A complete list
ATLS courses offered world-wide can be found at
http://web15.facs.org/atls_cr/ATLS_Course_Search.cfm.

Course Description
The Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
Provider Course combines lectures and practical
experience to teach participants to establish
priorities and stabilize the critically injured patient.
During the two day course, students will have the
opportunity to practice their assessment techniques
and their management of simulated patients in a
surgical skill practicum. The ATLS course has been
specifically designed for the primary care physician.
The student refresher course is a half-day course
offered to those who have previously taken the
ATLS course. This course must be taken within six
months after the expiration of the participants
ATLS certification. Please include a copy of your
current ATLS student card with your registration.
Mid-level Practitioners
Mid-levels now receive ATLS certification if
registering as a student. Physician assistants and
nurse practitioners may still register as auditors but
will not receive an ATLS card.
Auditors
Others, including nurses and EMTs, must register as
auditors; auditors do not receive ATLS certification.
Course Schedule
Friday / Lectures
Initial assessment
Airway and Ventilatory Management
Shock
Thoracic Trauma
Abdominal Trauma

2015 ATLS Registration Form

Friday / Practical
Surgical Skill Lab- Simulab
Airway Intubation
Shock/ Vascular access and monitoring
X-Ray Identification of Thoracic Injuries
Saturday / Lectures
Head injuries
Spine and Spinal Cord Trauma
Musculoskeletal
Injuries Due to Burns and Cold
Extremes of Age in Trauma
Trauma in Women
Transfer to Definite Care
Saturday /Practical
Head and Neck Trauma
Spinal Cord Injury
Musculoskeletal/Extremity immobilization
X-Ray identification of spine injuries
Initial assessment / practical test
Triage case studies
Written test
Course Objectives
Upon completion of the ATLS course,
participants will be able to
1) Demonstrate concepts and principles of
patient assessment;
2) Establish management priorities in trauma
situations;
3) Initiate primary and secondary management
necessary in the first hour of emergency care
for acute life threatening emergencies;
4) Demonstrate the skills necessary in initial
management of trauma victims.

Name
MD DO PA-C APRN Nurse
EMT/Paramedic Other _____________
Mailing
Address
Phone
Email
Specialty
Please mark the course type you will attend.
Physician 2-day
$750
Resident/Fellow 2-day
$750
Physician Extender 2-day $750
Auditor 2-day
$375
Refresher day
$375
Please mark the date you will attend.
February 20-21
University of Utah
March 20-21
IMC
April 18
UVRMC (refresher only)
May 15-16
University of Utah
July 17-18
University of Utah
August 14-15
IMC
October 23-24
UVRMC
November 6-7
University of Utah
December 11-12
IMC
If you are a refresher, attach a copy of your current
ATLS certification card.
Make checks payable to UMA/ATLS and mail to
Utah Medical Association/ATLS
310 East 4500 South, Suite 500
Salt Lake City UT 84107-4250
Phone: (801) 747-3500 Fax: (801) 747-3501
atls@utahmed.org
If you do not receive a registration confirmation
within a few days, please call the UMA.