Events

Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Refresher Course AM

March 25, 2023

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. This is a 5–6-hour one day refresher course for anyone looking to renew their certification. If you have never taken ATLS, you should take a hybrid course first.

Contact: Frank Whitaker at fwhitaker@usf.edu.

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Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Refresher Course PM

March 25, 2023

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. This is a 5–6-hour one day refresher course for anyone looking to renew their certification. If you have never taken ATLS, you should take a hybrid course first.

Contact: Frank Whitaker at fwhitaker@usf.edu.

Click here to register.


USF Otolaryngology Virtual Workshop

April 1, 2023

Ear, Nose & Throat 2023 Update (Live Webinar)

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Advanced Surgical Skills for Exposure in Trauma (ASSET)

April 17, 2023

The course provides an overview of key surgical exposures in five key anatomic areas: neck, chest, abdomen and pelvis, extremities, upper and lower. A one-day cadaver-based course follows this modular, body region approach. Each section begins with a short case-based overview, followed by a hands-on exposure performed by students under the guidance of faculty. The student to faculty ratio is low, allowing extensive faculty guidance and interaction with students. The student assesses his or her ability to perform each exposure independently and is evaluated on knowledge, and technical skills.

Contact: Frank Whitaker at fwhitaker@usf.edu.

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Fundamental Critical Care Support (FCCS)

May 20-21, 2023

Early identification of the patient at risk for life threatening illness makes it easier to manage them appropriately and prevent further deterioration. Many clinical problems, if recognized early, can be managed with simple measures such as supplemental oxygen, respiratory therapy intervention, intravenous fluids or effective analgesia. Early identification of patients in trouble allows clinicians time to identify the

main physiological problem, determine its underlying cause and begin treatment. The longer the interval between the onset of an acute illness and the appropriate intervention, the more likely it is that the patient’s condition will deteriorate, even to cardiopulmonary arrest. Studies have demonstrated that physiological deterioration precedes many cardiopulmonary arrests by hours, suggesting that early intervention could prevent the need for resuscitation, admission to the ICU and other sentinel events. The purpose of this activity is to assure the clinical team has the knowledge, skills and abilities to recognize, assess, and rapidly intervene with the deteriorating patient.

Contact: Frank Whitaker at fwhitaker@usf.edu.

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Advanced Trauma Operative Management (ATOM)

September 18, 2023

The Advanced Trauma Operative Management (ATOM) course is an effective method of increasing surgical competence and confidence in the operative management of penetrating injuries to the chest and abdomen. The course consists of six 30-minute lectures followed by a three-hour lab session during which the student will manage 12 different injuries. The lectures teach the management of penetrating trauma as related to: Trauma Laparotomy, Spleen and Diaphragm, Liver, Pancreas and Duodenum, Genitourinary, and Cardiac and Vascular.

Contact: Frank Whitaker at fwhitaker@usf.edu.

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Advanced Surgical Skills for Exposure in Trauma (ASSET)

October 2, 2023

The course provides an overview of key surgical exposures in five key anatomic areas: neck, chest, abdomen and pelvis, extremities, upper and lower. A one-day cadaver-based course follows this modular, body region approach. Each section begins with a short case-based overview, followed by a hands-on exposure performed by students under the guidance of faculty. The student to faculty ratio is low, allowing extensive faculty guidance and interaction with students. The student assesses his or her ability to perform each exposure independently and is evaluated on knowledge, and technical skills.

Contact: Frank Whitaker at fwhitaker@usf.edu.

Click here to register.


Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Refresher Course PM

October 28, 2023

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. This is a 5–6-hour one day refresher course for anyone looking to renew their certification. If you have never taken ATLS, you should take a hybrid course first.

Contact: Frank Whitaker at fwhitaker@usf.edu.

Click here to register.