Advanced Trauma Life Support Initial (ATLS 11) Winter-2026

Thursday, January 15, 2026, 8:00 AM - Friday, January 16, 2026, 6:00 PM, iCELS 3rd floor Albert Sherman Building, Worcester, MA

Course Description:

UMass Chan Medical School is an authorized ATLS training provider through the American College of Surgeons. Upon successful course completion you will be issued an official ATLS provider card.

Advanced Trauma Life Support® (ATLS®), is a continuing medical education program developed by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, designed to teach a standardized, concise approach to the care of the trauma patient in the "golden hour" - the period following traumatic injury during which there is the highest likelihood of death. 

Providers who are in a position to provide the first hours of emergency care to trauma victims have the greatest opportunity to impact outcomes.

The course utilizes didactic lectures and practical skill stations in order to effectively teach the principles of rapid, effective assessment and stabilization.

ATLS Initial/Provider is a 2 day course. This course includes mATLS®—the newest addition to the ATLS program. It comprises of a pre-test & online modules designed to replace the interactive discussion component of the traditional ATLS course so that learners may complete it at their own pace. 

The content in the modules are for informational purposes only, and does not provide credit.

Day 1:  Interactive review/discussion of the online course module materials. (in-person)

Day 2:  Complete the hands-on skills portion of the course and testing. (in-person)   

For questions about the course content, please contact the ATLS office at [email protected] 

1. Assess a patient's condition rapidly and accurately using a standard algorithm.
2. Recognize, prioritize, and manage life-threatening injuries.
3. Determine whether the specific management needs of a patient exceed the resources of a facility and/or the capability of a clinician.
4. Encourage effective teamwork, humanistic/trauma-informed care, effective communication, and recognition of opportunities to implement injury prevention.

Provider - $1000 

Auditor - $350

Providers: physicians, fellows, residents, advanced practice providers (MD/DO/PA/NP)

Auditors: Each ATLS class can accommodate a small number of non-physicians to audit the course, commonly RNs and paramedics.

Course Location and Fees:

UMass Chan Medical School Campus
Albert Sherman Center (3rd Floor - iCELS)
55 Lake Ave. North
Worcester, MA  01655

Confirmation:

Registrants will receive confirmation via email.

Approximately 1 month prior to the course, an ATLS Textbook will be sent via US mail or UPS to the address entered during registration.  

Certification:

A certification card will be distributed upon the signature of the state chair to your home addresses when you have successfully completed the course and have paid for the course in full. 

If you have questions or concerns, please email us at [email protected].

 American College of Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

ATLS Traditional Course

 2-day (Minimum 16.00 CME, Maximum 43.00 CME; 10 Self-Assessment: Minimum 16.00, Maximum 43.00 Trauma Regulatory Mandates)

*CME will only be granted upon successful completion of the course with a minimum post-test score of 75%. 

Cancellation Policy

University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School Office of Continuing Medical Education reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Full Refund:
Cancellations received on or before December 31, 2025 will receive a full refund.

Partial Refund:
Cancellations received within 30 days of the course date will receive a refund minus a $50 fee to cover the cost of shipping the manual.

Non-Refundable:
The course becomes non-refundable after December 31, 2025, unless another participant is able to take your spot.

Please email [email protected] for cancelations. 

Accessibility Statement
 
University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School Office of Continuing Medical Education is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact OCME [email protected]

Hotels Near UMass Chan Medical School Campus: For individuals who need accommodations for the 2 day course. 

 Beechwood Hotel

Residence Inn by Marriott Worcester 

 

ACS Statement on Faculty Disclosure

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

The ACS must ensure that anyone in a position to control the content of the educational activity has disclosed all relevant financial relationships.