Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Hybrid Course
Course Overview
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), is a continuing medical education program designed to teach a standardized, concise approach to the care of the trauma patient in the “golden hour” – the period of time following traumatic injury during which there is the highest likelihood of death
Location
Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS)
124 S. Franklin St., Tampa, FL 33602
Course Fees
Payment will not be accepted on site.
Learning Objectives:
As a result of participating in this activity, the physician, ARNP or PA will be able to:
- Demonstrate the concepts and principles of the primary and secondary patient assessment
- Establish management priorities in a trauma situation
- Initiate primary and secondary management necessary within the golden hour for the emergency management of acute-life threatening conditions
- In a given simulated clinical and surgical skills practicum, demonstrate the following skills, which are often required in the initial assessment and treatment of patients with multiple injuries.
Target Audience
Emergency physicians, trauma and general surgeons, fellows, residents, APRNs, PAs who work in an emergent role, Anesthesiologists and CRNAs.
Saturday • July 19, 2025
Participant Registration and Breakfast
Module Review Q & A
Move to Skill Stations
Airway and Breathing Skill Stations
Lunch/Triage Scenarios
Circulation 1 and 2 stations
Simulation team converts skill stations
Disability Skill Stations
Simulation team converts skill stations – Pretest in FLEX – Luis Llerena
Team initial Assessment station
Course Conclusion
Sunday • July 20, 2025
Breakfast and registration
Q & A and Initial Assessment
Move to Written/Skills testing
Written /Skills testing
Written /Skills testing
Course Conclusion
Dr. Luis E. Llerena is a distinguished trauma surgeon, surgical educator, and healthcare simulation expert dedicated to advancing trauma and critical care education. In his role overseeing Trauma & Surgical Care Programs, he leads training programs that prepare healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, life-saving care.
Dr. Llerena oversees a suite of trauma and surgical critical care courses at CAMLS, including Advanced Trauma Operative Management (ATOM), Advanced Surgical Skills for Exposure in Trauma (ASSET), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Fundamental Critical Care Support (FCCS), and Disaster Management and Emergency Preparedness (DMEP). As a Course Director and faculty member, he has been instrumental in developing curricula that integrate best practices, surgical techniques, and simulation-based training, enhancing clinical performance in high-stakes environments.
A Professor of Surgery at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine and Medical Director of USF Health CAMLS, Dr. Llerena also serves as Surgical Director of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Accredited Educational Institute (AEI) at CAMLS. He collaborates with faculty and stakeholders to incorporate emerging technologies, evidence-based instructional methods, and innovative simulation approaches into trauma education.
Beyond education, Dr. Llerena is actively engaged in federally funded research initiatives exploring extended reality training, simulation methodologies, and augmented reality applications in trauma education. His expertise contributes to cutting-edge training programs that enhance the preparedness of trauma and critical care providers.
A dedicated advocate for patient safety and trauma system improvements, Dr. Llerena holds leadership roles within the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (COT) and the Florida Committee on Trauma (FCOT). His work influences national trauma education policies and quality improvement initiatives.
Board-certified in Surgery and Surgical Critical Care, Dr. Llerena earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland and completed a fellowship in trauma and surgical critical care at Orlando Regional Medical Center. He is a Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator – Advanced (CHSE-A), a TeamSTEPPS® master trainer, and a recognized leader in military medicine training, patient safety, and trauma education.
Through his leadership at USF Health CAMLS, Dr. Llerena continues to advance trauma and surgical critical care training, ensuring that healthcare professionals are equipped to provide exceptional, life-saving care.
Questions
For questions about course content, please contact camlsoperations@usf.edu.
Cancellation Policy
Due to instructors, tissue and resources being procured based on course attendance, USF Health Professions Conferencing Corporation must adhere to the following cancellation policy.
- All requests for cancellation, transfer or refunds much be received in writing to
camlsoperations@usf.edu. - Cancellations received at least 31 calendar days prior to the start of the activity, a refund will be provided minus a $75 administrative fee and the cost of the book and shipping (up to $190.00).
- Requests for a transfer to another course date at least 31 calendar days prior to the start
of the activity will be honored with no additional fees. The new course date must be within 6 months of the original course date. - No refunds or requests for transfer will be provided if cancellation is received within (and including) 30 calendar days of the start date of the activity
- No-shows are not eligible for a refund or transfer.
- For internal USF participants or organizations wishing to be invoiced for registrations, your department or organization will be invoiced according to the above guidelines.
USF Health Professions Conferencing Corporation reserves the right to cancel this activity due to unforeseen circumstances, in which you will be contacted via phone and/or email to reschedule or issue a refund. USF Health Professions Conferencing Corporation is not responsible for travel expenses incurred by the participants in the rare event that this activity is canceled or postponed.