The Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) course, a trauma program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS), teaches a systematic, concise approach to the early care of the trauma patient. This course is vital to guiding care for the injured patient in emergency department trauma rooms. ATLS course training provides a common language that can save lives in critical situations. Please click the links below to read more about this course on the ACS website.

• The History of ATLS
• Program Overview
• ATLS Staff
• FAQs
• Faculty Types
• About ATLS Courses

Currently in Louisiana the Tulane Trauma Education Institute organizes ATLS courses. Please click here to view current course offerings.