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New TEAM Course Is Available
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A new and redesigned Trauma Evaluation and Management (TEAM)™ course—TEAM 4th edition—has launched. The course is available in English and Spanish, with Brazilian-Portuguese and French translations coming soon. A virtual hybrid format also is being developed. TEAM, which is an introductory course that helps medical and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals evaluate and manage trauma patients, includes interactive lectures and clinical trauma case scenario discussions.
Visit the ACS website for more information. To register or access a TEAM course, log in to the content management system (CMS) at traumaed.facs.org.
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ATLS 11 Online Has Updated Look, New Features
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The ATLS 11 online modules have a new look with engaging features that include closed captions that can be turned on/off and an ATLS electronic notebook that allows learners to take notes on each slide and print/download them.
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Work on ATLS 11 Continues
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On Friday, October 18, 30 volunteer surgeons and coordinators joined ACS staff in San Francisco, California, to work on various components of the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) 11th Edition. The teams focused on final edits to the policy manual, faculty manual, patient assessment scenarios, and pre- and post-test questions. Meeting in person helped streamline collaboration and foster innovative ideas as the ATLS 11 course nears its rollout. Thank you to those who dedicated their time and expertise.
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Download MyATLS App Now
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The MyATLS app has been downloaded more than 2,000 times across the globe. Additional content is offered on Trauma Tuesdays, and new enhanced functionalities will be available with ATLS 11. Consider downloading the app today.
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Complementary Videos for ATLS 11 Will Be Available
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A big thank you to the Video Production Workgroup, ATLS Steering Committee, ATLS 11th Edition Content Leads, and all the volunteers who participated in creating new ATLS video content for the new edition. Over the course of 3 days, with three different groups of volunteers, eight videos were filmed at the RUSH Center for Clinical Skills and Simulation in Chicago, Illinois: Initial Assessment/Primary Survey, Secondary Survey, Team Dynamics, Communicating Serious News, Trauma Informed Care, Pelvic Stabilization with Sheet, Pelvic Stabilization with Binder, and Bag Valve Mask Ventilation. Additional new videos will be included to complement ATLS 11 courses and enhance the learner experience.
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Plan for ACS System Outage in December
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Due to a system outage from December 5 at 12:00 pm CT to December 9 at 9:00 am CT, the Trauma Education CMS and ACS Learning Management System (LMS) will not be available during this time. We strongly recommend that courses using the CMS and/or LMS not be offered from December 2 to December 15. Additional details regarding this outage will follow shortly. Contact traumaeducation@facs.org with any questions.
This system outage also will affect other aspects of the ATLS Program such as ordering course materials, accessing ATLS cards and certificates, and submitting/updating course reports and requests. We ask that you plan accordingly to ensure that all your ATLS Program needs are addressed prior to December 2.
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Are You Ready for ATLS 11?
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With the anticipated launch of the 11th Edition of ATLS (expected in July 2025), it is critical that everyone is prepared. In order to receive important updates and supporting materials, email addresses in the CMS must be current. A required “Course Faculty Update” module, required before Instructors can teach ATLS 11, will be sent out via email. Please help ensure contact information for all involved in teaching ATLS is current in the CMS. Access the CMS on the ACS website or email traumaeducation@facs.org for more information.
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ATLS Coordinators Do Not Need to Submit Disclosure Forms
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If you are an ATLS Coordinator, you are not required to submit a disclosure form. In order to prevent commercial bias from influencing any educational content, the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education requires that financial information be collected only from those in control of educational content, including Course Directors, Instructors, and Educators. Contact traumaeducation@facs.org for more information.
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Review Grace Period Updates
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All ATLS Providers have 6 months from the day of their expiration to take an ATLS Refresher Course to become reverified. Once the 6-month grace period ends, Providers must enroll in a Traditional or Hybrid Course to become verified again. Keep in mind that ATLS verification expires on the expiration date, and the grace period applies only to Refresher Course eligibility.
Reminder, the COVID-19 grace period for ATLS Instructors has ended. All ATLS Instructors are required to teach in four ATLS Courses during their 4-year verification cycle. ATLS Instructors whose credentials lapse may be required to complete the instructor training process again to maintain their Instructor status.
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2025 Global Symposium Is Coming in March
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A new Global Symposium Workgroup has been convened to plan for 2025 and more carefully review the purpose and best way to meet the needs of Trauma Education Friends and Family. Highlights for the 2025 Symposium include:
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- Friday, Saturday, and half-day Sunday programming
- Learning Labs simulating skills stations to prepare for the ATLS 11th edition launch
- Special Program Tracks for Educators and Coordinators
- Country Anniversary Award Ceremony
- Selected proposals from participants across the globe (more than 75 proposals submitted)
- ATLS 11th edition updates, including timeline, content, and format changes
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The Global Symposium will be held from Friday, March 14, to Sunday, March 16, 2025, in conjunction with the Committee on Trauma Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois.
Additional information about the Global Symposium will be available soon, with registration expected to open in early December. We hope to see many of you in Chicago for a productive and exciting meeting.
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The Trauma Education Team is here to support you in offering quality educational programs. Share ideas for future newsletter topics, and contact traumaeducation@facs.org with questions.
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