Advanced Emergency Trauma Course (ACTS)
Course/event description
Course objectives
Topics Covered
Philosophy of the multidisciplinary approach to major trauma in theatre
Practical integration of Damage Control Resuscitation and Surgery
Damage control anaesthesia
Complex surgical decision making in cavity surgery and the mangled extremity through cadaveric training and simulation
Surgical considerations for anaesthetists/anaesthetic considerations for surgeons
The utility of radiology/IR in major trauma
The role of perioperative practitioners in delivering effective trauma care
Planning beyond damage control
Philosophy of the multidisciplinary approach to major trauma in theatre
Practical integration of Damage Control Resuscitation and Surgery
Damage control anaesthesia
Complex surgical decision making in cavity surgery and the mangled extremity through cadaveric training and simulation
Surgical considerations for anaesthetists/anaesthetic considerations for surgeons
The utility of radiology/IR in major trauma
The role of perioperative practitioners in delivering effective trauma care
Planning beyond damage control
Target audience
ST5 and above, Consultants in General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery & Plastic Surgery
ST5 and above & Consultant Anaesthetists
Operating Department Practitioners
ST5 and above & Consultant Anaesthetists
Operating Department Practitioners
Course Details
Course details: new-acts-course-flyer-2026-v3-1.pdf
Related links
This page was last updated on: 16.10.2025 at 13.59
Course/event date: 15-01-2026
Course/event duration: 2 Days
Course/event venue: Newcastle Surgical Training Centre, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne
This course is targeted at the following specialty Groupings:
- Surgery
- Anaesthesia, Intensive Care & Emergency Medicine