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Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) is a course designed to prepare physicians to care for trauma
patients, and is certified by the American College of Surgeons. Huntsville Hospital’s Corporate
University is one of just three approved training sites for ATLS in Alabama, and the only such site in
North Alabama. Rony Najjar, MD, FACS, is the Medical Director.
About Corporate University
Huntsville Hospital’s Corporate University offers innovative training and continuing educa-
tion opportunities for physicians, nurses and other clinical professionals, as well as community
education programs on today’s most relevant health-related topics.
Huntsville Hospital’s Corporate University
P.O. Box 1167 • Huntsville, Alabama 35807
Phone 256.265.8025 • Fax 256.265.9417
Overview
The ATLS course provides a framework for the management
of the injured patient. The target audience is doctors
in hospitals emergency settings with a training focus on
effectively assessing and managing multiple trauma patients.
Because trauma care is a rapidly advancing subject, the ATLS
course is constantly evolving to the most current practices.
The course allows those treating trauma patients to keep up-
to-date in the knowledge and skills critical to providing care
for trauma patients.
The ATLS course includes instruction in these skills:
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The rapid and accurate assessment of a patient’s condition
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The resuscitation and stabilization of a patient according to priority
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How to determine if a patient’s needs exceed a facility’s capabilities
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How to arrange appropriately for a patient’s definitive care
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How to ensure that optimum care is provided
ATLS is designed for both the first-time student and for those needing recertification. During the 2-day
ATLS course, participants learn the medical core content in an interactive format, with hands-on skill
sessions in simulated trauma settings. There is also a 1-day refresher course for those with current ATLS
cards needing recertification.
ATLS certification is valid for four years from course completion date.
Contact Information: Huntsville Hospital - Marti Najjar, RN
Email: marti.najjar@hhsys.org
phone: 256-265-9888
