This course was created to provide a concise approach to the care of a trauma patient as well demonstration of various surgical and airway skills. ATLS covers various surgical and airway skills. Learning outcomes include competency in performing surgical/airway skills and treating traumatic injuries occurring in all regions of the body. The ATLS® program teaches a systematic, concise approach to the care of a trauma patient as well demonstration of various surgical and airway skills.

An advantage of using the PAASS lab is the ability to provide human cadavers for use in recreating surgical and trauma related injuries to give the leaner’s a more realistic approach to cases.