ATCN Program

• ATCN Provider
• ATCN Instructor

ATCN Provider Course:

Course Description:

This two and a half days highly interactive course is conducted concurrently and partially merged with the Advanced Trauma Life Support Course (ATLS®). Participants attend the ATLS® lectures presented by ATLS® instructors, and then proceed to ‘hands-on’ scenario-based skill stations. Candidates apply the principles of ATCN in the scenario-based skill stations. Course material includes text books and a pretest questions for self-assessment.

Course Objective:

Participants will have the knowledge and skills required for rapidly identifying, managing, and treating adult and pediatric multi-system trauma patients. Moulaged patient models are used to simulate the various trauma situations and guide the participant.

Accreditation and awards:

A successful candidate will receive a provider card and a certificate that remain valid for four years. Candidate will also receive 13 Continuing Medical Education (CME) hours by the Saudi Council and 19 CE hours by the STN Society. This course is co-sponsored and follows the guidelines and standards set by the Society of Trauma Nurses (STN) and the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma in USA. Course material is renewed every 4 years.

Target audience and requirements:

This course is designed for nurses only, target participants are Emergency and Critical Care nurses. Interested candidates must be registered nurses with valid nursing licenses.

ATCN Instructor Course:

Course Description:

In this highly intensive two-day course, Course Educator and faculty concentrate on teaching a variety of methods used to present information, guide the learner, communicate constructive criticism and evaluate performance. Microteaching mini lecture and skill stations allow the participant to practice the role of the instructor.

Target audience and requirements:

Individuals who perform well and are observed by the ATCN faculty to possess a teaching capability will be invited to participate in the instructor course.

Accreditation and awards:

A successful candidate will receive an instructor card that remains valid for 4 years. Candidate will also receive 9 Continuing Medical Education (CME) hours by the Saudi Council and 12 CE hours by the STN Society.

E-mail addresses:

atls@ngha.med.sa
atom@ngha.med.sa
atcn@ngha.med.sa
phtls@ngha.med.sa

Trauma Courses Offices Staff Directory:

Dr. Saud Al-Turki, Director, Trauma Courses
Tel Ex 13243, Email: saudalturki@yahoo.com

Dr. Wa’el Taha, Deputy Director, Trauma Courses
Tel Ex. 14117, Email: tahaw@ngha.med.sa ; waelstaha@gmail.com

Mrs. Vilma Cabading, ATLS® / ATOM National Coordinator
Tel Ex 11947, Email: cabadingv@ngha.med.sa

Mr. Dhary Al-Rasheed, PHTLS National Coordinator
Tel Ex 13496, Email: rasheedd@ngha.med.sa

Mrs. Estrellita Serafico, Administrative Assistant
Tel: Ex 13149, Email: seraficoe@ngha.med.sa

Mr. Roland Paeldilan, Administrative Assistant
Tel: Ex 12478, Email: paeldilanr@ngha.med.sa

Ms. Ava Diana Diaz, Administrative Assistant
Tel: Ex 12465, Email: diaza2@ngha.med.sa

Ms. Rawan Al Deraibi, Administrative Assistant
Tel: Ex 12343, Email: deraibir@ngha.med.sa