Students MUST read the ATLS® book prior to attending the course to be successful. 

Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS®) is the standard of care identified by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) for physicians who intervene with trauma victims at all levels of clinical practice. ATLS® utilizes a systematic, concise methodology for assessment and initial stabilization of the multiple-injured trauma patient. Lectures and Interactive practicum address initial assessment, airway and ventilation, shock, thoracic trauma, abdominal trauma, head trauma, spine and spinal cord trauma, musculoskeletal trauma, burn and cold injuries, trauma of pediatric, geriatric, and obstetric patients, and transfer considerations. ATLS® courses are presented in conjunction with the ACS Ohio Committee on Trauma.

Required supplies for this class: The e-book and pre-course memo will be mailed approximately 4 weeks prior to the course. 

​​​​​For questions or additional information please contact our education department at cotsedu@cotshealth.org​​​ or 614-255-4417.

    • Online registration is limited for each course.

    • Continental breakfast is provided on-site. Lunch is provided for both days of the 2-Day Student Course and day two of the Instructor Course only.

    • ATLS® 10th Edition electronic book, directions, and syllabus will be emailed approximately 4 weeks prior to the course.

    • Fee must be paid in full before course material is mailed to student approximately 30 days prior to course.

    • Coupon code must be applied at time of registration. No refunds or cancellations will be provided for failure to use the appropriate code at time of registration.

    • Students must complete the online pre-test prior to the beginning of class. The ATLS® office will email student candidates pre-test instructions approximately 2 weeks prior to course.

    • The American College of Surgeons (ACS) ATLS® Program complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)​

      ​​​​For questions or additional information please contact our education department at cotsedu@cotshealth.org

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    COTS member hospitals & free-standing emergency departments may be eligible for a discount. Click here to see if your hospital or free-standing emergency department is a member.

    ​​​​​For questions or additional information please contact our education department at cotsedu@cotshealth.org

American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma Guidance for ATLS® Participants due to COVID-19

"Any ATLS Provider whose course verification expires in 2020 will have the grace period extended for one year from the expiration date. The expectation is that they will take the appropriate Course in 2021 to renew their course verification.”

2-Day Provider Courses - 11th Edition

1/2-Day Refresher Courses - 11th Edition

1 1/2-Day Instructor Courses

**Instructor Course limited to students receiving Instructor Potential designation at the Student Provider or Student Refresher course.