Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Hybrid Course
July 22-23, 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.
mATLS®—the newest addition to the ATLS program—is comprised of 13 online modules designed to replace the interactive discussion component of the traditional ATLS course so that learners may complete it at their own pace. After completion of these modules, learners will proceed to their registered course sites to complete the hands-on skills portion of the course following a prescribed 1.5-day skills practicum schedule.
This course is currently full, please email to be added to the waitlist or informed of future courses.
Contact: Frank Whitaker at fwhitaker@usf.edu.
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Hybrid Course
August 26-27, 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.
mATLS®—the newest addition to the ATLS program—is comprised of 13 online modules designed to replace the interactive discussion component of the traditional ATLS course so that learners may complete it at their own pace. After completion of these modules, learners will proceed to their registered course sites to complete the hands-on skills portion of the course following a prescribed 1.5-day skills practicum schedule.
This course is currently full, please email to be added to the waitlist or informed of future courses.
Contact: Frank Whitaker at fwhitaker@usf.edu.
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.
This course is currently full, please email to be added to the waitlist or informed of future courses.
Contact: Frank Whitaker at fwhitaker@usf.edu.
Fundamental Critical Care Support (FCCS)
September 23-24, 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.
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.
This course is currently full, please email to be added to the waitlist or informed of future courses.
Contact: Frank Whitaker at fwhitaker@usf.edu.
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Refresher Course
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.
This course is currently full, please email to be added to the waitlist or informed of future courses.
Contact: Frank Whitaker at fwhitaker@usf.edu.
Advanced Trauma Operative Management (ATOM)
November 6, 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.
This course is currently full, please email to be added to the waitlist or informed of future courses.
Contact: Frank Whitaker at fwhitaker@usf.edu.
Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Course and Cadaver Lab (MIGS)
January 12-14, 2024
The minimally invasive surgery course is a cadaver based, hands-on educational course for gynecologic surgeons who desire to advance their skills and knowledge in laparoscopic surgery. Participants will learn and practice surgical techniques for efficient and safe total laparoscopic hysterectomy and advanced pelvic dissection. A laparoscopic suturing lab will be available throughout the entire course for participants to practice the skills of laparoscopic suturing and knot tying. The course will also cover laparoscopic surgical dissection, effective use of laparoscopic instrumentation, electrosurgery and prevention and repairing of incidental bladder and bowel injuries.
Featuring a half day hysteroscopy dry lab on Friday 1/12.
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Contact: Frank Whitaker at fwhitaker@usf.edu.