ATLS Student Letter November 22-24, 2012 S-1

American College of Surgeons ATLS® Program for Doctors

Letter to Participants and Auditors

Student Course: November 22-24, 2012

Course Venue: Fujairah Hospital, Fujairah, UAE

Lectures: Al Badri Auditorium Surgical Skills: Training Center Skills Stations: Training Center

cc: All Faculty Members From:

Dr. SUBASH GAUTAM FRCS, FACS Program Director

Ms. Rachel Thomas RN ATLS® Course Coordinator

Subject: ATLS® Student Course November 22-24, 2012

Welcome to the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Advanced Trauma Life Support® (ATLS®) Program. This letter confirms your registration for the ATLS® Student Course, and although long, it contains important information about your participation in this course. We are pleased that you have been selected to attend this course, and look forward to meeting you and providing you with a unique educational experience. Please contact Dr. Subash Gautam or Ms. Rachel if you have any questions or concerns with the attached information. Items included in this packet in order of appearance:

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Item Page(s) Important Cover Notice Top sheet 4 Letter S-2 4General Course Information S-3-4

4 Course Site S-3 4 Registration Form and Fee S-3 4 Course Times S-3 4 Surgical Skills Lab/Practical Skills Stations S-3 4 Meals S-3

4 Lodging Accommodations S-4 4 Attire/Dress for course S-4 4 Important Telephone Numbers S-4 4 Paging devices, mobile phones S-4

4 Student Course Information S-4-5 4 Medical Core Content S-4-5

4 Written Tests S-5 4 Triage Scenarios Booklet S-5 4 Course Schedule S-5 4 Faculty S-5 4Successful Course Completion Requirements S-5

4 Instructor Course Information S-6 4 Instructor Potential S-6

4 Summary S-6

The ATLS® PROGRAM The ATLS® Program is a continuing medical education (CME) program designed for doctors. The standards for successful course completion are established for doctors. The ACS only verifies successful course completion by doctors and does not certify or credential doctors in trauma care. This CME course may be different from others you have taken. The Student Course is an intense learning opportunity, one that requires your attendance during the entire course, one for which you must be prepared, and one in which you will be actively involved in performing skills and relating specific information. Therefore, you MUST come to the course prepared to actively participate. More information about the Student Course is included under Student Course Information on the pages 4-5. TO ADVANCE TO THE INSTRUCTOR COURSE, YOU MUST FIRST SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE STUDENT COURSE AND BE IDENTIFIED AS HAVING INSTRUCTOR POTENTIAL. (See page 6 of this letter.)

GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION

Course Site: Fujairah Hospital, Fujairah, UAE Fees: Student Course: AED 2,500

Course Language: English: Manual, handouts, testing materials and lectures

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Parking: Parking for students and faculty is available at no cost at the Hospital car park. Please do not park on the road side inside the hospital as this will get you a parking fine.

Registration: We want to be sure we have the correct spelling of your name before printing name badges.So your correct name and Your passport size photograph shouldl be scan and sent to atlsuae@gmail.com.as part of the registration process. If you have any concerns in this regard, please let us know by email (atlsuae@yahoo.com).

Course Times: The Student Course starts promptly at 1200 hours on Thursday, November 22, 2012. The course will start in the Al Badri Auditorium located in Fujairah Hospital. Look for the “ATLS” directional signs. Time has been incorporated into the course schedule for prayers on Friday, November 23, 2012. The course ends by 1530 Hrs on November 24, 2012.

It has been our experience with courses of this type that the time scheduled for different course events often exceeds those listed. We recognize this as a normal occurrence resulting from questions, impromptu discussions, and the high level of enthusiasm for the course from the participants and faculty. Therefore, your questions and comments are welcomed and encouraged.

Surgical Skills Lab: The surgical skills stations are scheduled for the Morning of November 23, 2012. The surgical skills procedures in the course will be conducted on live, anesthetized goat models. If you have any concerns about performing the surgical procedures on this type of model, please contact Dr. Gautam as soon as possible. Protective clothing will be provided during this session.

Meals: Breaks, Breakfast and lunches are provided during the course.

Lodging: Participants are responsible for their own boarding & lodging. We do however negotiate special rates with the local hotels. Details are“AL DIAR SIJI ’Hotel, contact Mr Noaman 050 6290582 , email: noaman@adsh.ae

Attire/Dress: Please dress informally/casually and comfortably for the course. Cover gowns or scrub suits will be available for you to wear during the surgical skills practicum and initial assessment skills stations. GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION continued

Important Telephone Numbers and Addresses are listed here for emergencies and for your information.

4 Before the course: Dr. Subash Gautam or Ms. Rachel may be the easiest to contact for any questions or assistance you may need before the course. Contact information for any queries is included on the Faculty List enclosed with this letter.

4 During the course: Emergency telephone messages can be made to 09-202 0491. This is the librarians` number. A message will be taken and given to you.

Use of paging devices / mobile telephones and recording devices: Paging devices and cellular/mobile telephones are NOT permitted in the classroom or skills sessions while the course is in progress. Use of recording devices is also not permitted.

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ATLS® STUDENT COURSE INFORMATION

During the Student Course, the core medical content and related skills sessions are taught. Please study all material in the ATLS® Student Manual, including the appendices. Based on our experience and to successfully complete the course, it is VERY IMPORTANT that you study the materials BEFORE the course begins. Adequate time will be available for questions and answers during the course. As you read the materials, you will note the program’s unique educational design and its inherent philosophies. The concept of the program is simple yet profound. We recognize that some clinical procedures performed in your country may vary from those outlined in the manual. We also recognize that there are other acceptable approaches to the care of the trauma patient. However, for the purposes of this course, your successful completion of the course, and to promote a method of standardized care for the trauma patient, the ATLS® core content and related material presents one, safe approach to assessing and managing the multiply injured patient. This is known as the “ATLS® Way.” Discussions during the course and your responses during practice and testing sessions should focus on the “ATLS® Way.” The course focuses on the “first hour” of trauma management, starting at the point in time of injury and continuing through initial assessment, life-saving intervention, reevaluation, stabilization and when needed, transfer to a hospital that has the resources and capabilities to manage the patient. The course consists of online pre- test and written post course tests, core content lectures, case presentations, discussions, development of life-saving manipulative skills, practical laboratory experiences, interactive skills sessions, and a final performance proficiency evaluation. Based on well-established principles and objectives of trauma management, the course provides doctors with one acceptable method for safe, immediate management, and the basic knowledge to assess and manage the trauma patient to ensure the best possible outcome. Written Tests: You will receive a link via e mail to complete the pretest online. Please complete the test on line BEFORE November 10th 2012. Your test answers will be reviewed during the Group Discussion of Pretest et al in the Evening of November 22, 2012.

A Triage Scenario Booklet is incorporated in your manual book. A response sheet is included for each scenario. Please respond to the questions for each scenario BEFORE the course. An answer key will be given to you after the group discussion of these scenarios. You may retain both booklets for future reference.

A Course Schedule will be given to you at the registration desk. It is detailed and color-coded for your ease in identifying the schedule for each day. The schedule may change (faculty and/or students) by the time the course is conducted. However, the lecture and skills stations’ sequences and your assignments will not change.

The faculty members for this course have been selected for their expertise in the care of the trauma patient, and their experience with and enthusiasm and commitment to the ATLS®.Program.

Successful Course Completion: Your successful completion of the Student Course is based on your attendance at the entire course, adherence to the course content, demonstration of the practical skills as outlined in the manual, and demonstration of knowledge and proficiency in accordance with the course requirements as outlined herein:

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1. Your performance at each of the skills stations will be evaluated by faculty in accordance with the essential requirements and objectives established for successfully completing each of the skills. The skills stations are provided in your manual and are coordinated with the appropriate chapter in the manual.

2. Successful completion of the written posttest with a score of at least 80%

3. Your performance at the Initial Assessment Testing Station will be evaluated by faculty in accordance with the essential requirements and objectives established for successful completion of this station. This station serves as a final practical testing station for the course, and is a culmination of all the knowledge and skills taught during the course.

SUMMARY

In conclusion and on behalf of the entire faculty, we welcome you to this special ATLS® Program. This is an exciting opportunity for the faculty to share this unique training program with you. We look forward to meeting you, working with you, and welcoming you to the ATLS® Family.