The American College of Surgeons Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Course emphasizes the rapid initial assessment and primary management of the injured patient, beginning at the time of injury and continuing through initial assessment, lifesaving intervention, reevaluation, stabilization, and  transfer to a trauma center.  This  course consists of pre- and post- course exams, core content lecture, interactive case presentation, discussion, development of lifesaving skills, practical laboratory experience, and a final performance proficiency evaluation. Upon completion of the course, physicians should feel confident in implementing the skills taught in the ATLS course. (Advanced Trauma Life Support for Doctors, 8th edition, 2008).

Denver Health offers several two-day provider courses and one-day refresher courses throughout the year.  Please see the 2012 Course Schedule, below.  These courses are held on the Denver Health Campus at the Rita Bass Trauma and EMS Education Institute, 190 W. 6th Avenue (6th Avenue and Bannock Street). There are only two refresher classes scheduled in 2012; both will be held in conjunction with the June Rocky Mountain Trauma and Emergency Medicine Conference in Breckenridge, Colorado.

2-Day Provider Course:   $600:

This course is an intense 2-day program involving lectures, practical skills stations/testing, and a written exam.  These courses traditionally fill up very quickly.  Therefore we recommend submiting an on-line registration for the course you want at least two to three months prior to the course.

               2012 Provider Course dates:  Click here to register for all classes.

                            January  10 - 11
                            March 13 - 14
                            July 24 - 25
                            September 25 - 26
                            Novembver 13 - 14

1-Day Refresher Course:   $300

This refresher course is only for physicians who have a current ATLS card and are no more than 6 months past the date of expiration on their card.  The course coordinator will a copy of your ATLS card in order to guarantee a seat in the refresher course.  There are only two refresher courses in 2012.  These classes will be held at the 2012 Rocky Mountain Trauma and Emergency Medicine Conference in Breckenridge, Colorado.  Click here to register for either refresher course.

                            June 26, 2012,  8088 - 1200
                            June 26, 2012, 1300-1700

Auditor Program (2-day course for Nurse Practitioners, RNs and EMT-Ps):   $150  

The auditor programs run in conjunction with the 2-day Provider Courses on the same dates listed above.  You can register as an auditor using the same link as above for the 2-day Provider Course.