Assessment and treatment of trauma: an accredited course

Assessment and treatment of trauma (ATT) is a brand new international continuing education course from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) that represents the state-of-the-art in prehospital trauma assessment and management. Based on the most current medical information and best practices, this concise and highly interactive continuing education course covers the critical knowledge and skills necessary to rapidly evaluate, stabilize, and transport the trauma patient. The:

Learn at your own place, at your own pace with the 2-6 hour online pre-course module which reviews essential information related to each type of injury. The on-site portion, presented in a convenient 1-day format, expands on the information presented in the textbook through lectures and hands-on scenario-based, small-group discussions and live-action videos.

ATT is accredited by the continuing education coordinating board for emergency medical services (CECBEMS). Following the successful completion of an ATT course, participants are eligible to receive CECBEMS credit as well as a course completion certificate. In Australia, the ATT course has been accredited by the Australian College of Emergency Medicine for CPD 14 units.