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Course Information 

The Advanced Trauma Life Support Course is a CME developed program by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma in Chicago. It is targeted and designed for providers (physicians, fellows, residents, advanced practice providers) who first attend to the injured patient and has greatest opportunity to impact outcome. The ATLS program is revised every four (4) years to keep abreast of changes. The two-day ATLS Student Course teaches medical core content in an interactive format with hand-on skills sessions in simulated trauma settings. Successful completion status is valid for four years.

CME Credit Information

Per AMA requirements, PRA Category one credit can only be offered to MDs/DOs. If you are an advanced practice clinician taking this course you will receive a completion certificate to take to your accrediting body for conversion of your appropriate hours.

Accreditation

The American College of Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

The American College of Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 17 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Of the AMA PRA Category 1 Credits listed above, a minimum of 17 credits™ meet the requirements for Self-Assessment.

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