Royal College of Surgeons

This mandatory course is for delegates enrolled on the ATLS provider course.

This area contains delegate resources for the 10^th edition Instructor Course.

This course is aimed at delegates enrolled on the ATLS Reverification course. Completion of Module 1, Quiz for Module 1 and the pre-course MCQs is mandatory.

To gain the skills needed to be an effective general surgeon in an emergency setting 

Welcome to the DSTS e-learning module. The purpose of this module is to support the two-day course which consists of cadaveric workshops and interactive case scenarios.

DSTS is structured upon real-life scenario situations in trauma that require adequate understanding of the decision-making process. During the course, an experienced trauma faculty comprised of UK and international surgeons took you through the surgical exposures necessary in the thorax, neck, abdomen and  limbs and you were trained on techniques that are required to treat haemorrhage. Essentials of the relevant surgical anatomy were demonstrated on real anatomical surgical prosections. The practical sessions were complemented by lectures which intended to provide you with a thorough knowledge of emerging technologies which may affect your decisions.

The e-learning module will solidify and expand on the course's learning objectives.

This is a highly specialised course designed to give you practical skills in performing the four stages of a resuscitative thoracotomy. Alongside this, you’ll gain an insight into the preparation and management required when responding to emergency situations where a thoracotomy might be indicated.