ATCN:
Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) is an advanced course designed for the registered nurse interested in increasing his/her knowledge in management of the multiple trauma patient. The ATCN course is taught concurrently with ATLS.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) is an advanced course designed for the registered nurse interested in increasing his/her knowledge in management of the multiple trauma patient. The ATCN course is taught concurrently with the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS). During the ATLS skill and testing stations, the nurses are separated from the physician group and directed through ATCN skill stations to include: Initial Assessment and Management, Airway and Ventilatory Management, Pediatric Trauma, Hemorrhagic Shock, Musculoskeletal & Spine Trauma and Head Trauma. The Skills Stations are based on an interactive “hands-on: scenario-based approach" to adult education. The ATCN students will demonstrate the application of ATLS and ATCN principles during the skills stations. The ATCN Student Course has been awarded 17.5 contact hours. Please fill out the registration form under content.
Pre-course Requirements:
Students are recommended to have taken TNCC (Trauma Nurse Course Course) at least once prior to registering for this course.
There is an online pretest that must be completed prior to the course date.
Students must have a valid RN License.
Meals:
Breakfast and lunch will be provided. We will have vegetarian options available. You are welcome to bring your own meals if you have other dietary preferences or restrictions.
