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Trauma education grows critical thinking skills, improves technical skills, and advances general knowledge to ensure optimal management of severely injured patients. Trauma Nova Scotia provides trauma education courses including the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Course and the Provincial Trauma Course. We also offer inter-professional clinical trauma rounds and webinars, and we provide simulation training to trauma care professionals across the province. Our education programs and courses are designed to improve trauma care by increasing trauma knowledge and skills, and by providing a network of communication within the province.

Developed by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) course (11th Edition) teaches trauma care professionals how to assess a patient's condition, resuscitate, stabilize, determine and arrange inter-facility transfers in our trauma system.

Upcoming ATLS Courses:

March 1st & 2nd, 2026 - ATLS Hybrid Student Course

Collaborative Health Education Building (Dalhousie Halifax Campus)

June 7th & 8th, 2026 - ATLS Hybrid Student Course **FULL - WAITLIST**

Collaborative Health Education Building (Dalhousie Halifax Campus)

June 14th & 15th, 2026 - ATLS Hybrid Student Course **FULL - WAITLSIT**

Collaborative Health Education Building (Dalhousie Halifax Campus)

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The Provincial Trauma Course is an accredited one-day interprofessional course based on the Rural Trauma Team Development Course (RTTDC). The course emphasizes a team approach to the initial survey and resuscitation of the trauma patient. The day consists hands on skills stations, high-fidelity simulations, small group work, and more! This course is offered to all tertiary, regional, and community hospitals across the province – if you are interested in hosting a course, please reach out to our provincial education lead Jenna Faulkner: jenna2.faulkner@nshealth.ca.

NSTC Infographic

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Trauma Nova Scotia Grand Rounds are educationally approved by Dalhousie University Continuing Professional Development and Medical Education.

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Rounds Archive

Trauma Nova Scotia Monthly Rounds - TRAUMA-ING LIVE: Ask Me Anything

Trauma Nova Scotia Monthly Rounds - TRAUMA-ING LIVE: Ask Me Anything

Trauma Nova Scotia Monthly Rounds - TRAUMA-ING LIVE: Ask Me Anything

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Trauma Nova Scotia Monthly Rounds - TRAUMA-ING LIVE: Ask Me Anything

Trauma Nova Scotia Monthly Rounds- Pediatric Trauma

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Trauma Nova Scotia Monthly Rounds- Pediatric Trauma

Trauma Nova Scotia Monthly Rounds- Chest Trauma

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Trauma Nova Scotia Monthly Rounds- Chest Trauma

Trauma Nova Scotia Monthly Rounds- Neuro Trauma

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Trauma Nova Scotia Monthly Rounds- Neuro Trauma

Trauma Nova Scotia Monthly Rounds-Geriatric Trauma

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Trauma Nova Scotia Monthly Rounds-Geriatric Trauma

Webinar- Burns 101 for the Emergency Department

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Webinar- Burns 101 for the Emergency Department

Webinar-Prehospital and Trauma Bay Management of Major Lower Extremity Trauma

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Webinar-Prehospital and Trauma Bay Management of Major Lower Extremity Trauma

Webinar: Navigating the Storm: Optimizing Teamwork in the Trauma Bay

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Webinar: Navigating the Storm: Optimizing Teamwork in the Trauma Bay

Webinar: Management of Blunt and Penetrating Neck Trauma

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Webinar: Management of Blunt and Penetrating Neck Trauma

Webinar- Airway Management in Trauma

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Webinar- Airway Management in Trauma

Webinar - Traumatic Aortic Injuries

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Webinar - Traumatic Aortic Injuries

Webinar - Small Movements Matter: Cultivating Culture for High Performance

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Webinar - Small Movements Matter: Cultivating Culture for High Performance

Webinar - Trauma in Pregnancy

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Webinar - Trauma in Pregnancy

Webinar - The Thick and Thin of Trauma Related Coagulopathies

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Webinar - The Thick and Thin of Trauma Related Coagulopathies

Webinar - Innovating Trauma Care: The First Year of the QEII Trauma Consult Service

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Webinar - Innovating Trauma Care: The First Year of the QEII Trauma Consult Service

Simulation Training

Simulation training offers a "controlled" environment for trauma care professionals to safely acquire and practice skills, and learn how to work together as a team during critical situations.

Training is performed at the QEII HSC in dedicated simulation labs (Sim Bay, Simulation Centre, and Skills Centre). For more information on the QEII Simulation Program, click here.

On a larger scale in the QEII HSC, monthly trauma in-situ simulations take place with the staff of the emergency department and full trauma team. These encompass the prehospital phase, arrival to the trauma bay, initial resuscitation of the "patient", and transfer to the operating room.

In addition, simulation training is offered to trauma care professionals across Nova Scotia via the EHS Mobile Simulation Unit. This vehicle is equipped with technology that simulates a wide range of trauma-related scenarios, as well as a video recording system that enables the facilitator to review the simulation with the learner.

rTTL Bootcamp

Trauma Nova Scotia provides a bootcamp to residents transitioning into the resident trauma team leader (rTTL) role. This is a one-day program includes a mix of high-fidelity simulations and trauma resuscitation skills on clinical-grade cadavers.

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rTTL Infographic

Trauma Procedure Video Series

Priming the Belmont

Priming the Belmont

Priming the Belmont

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Priming the Belmont

Using the Rapid Infuser- Level 1

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Using the Rapid Infuser- Level 1

1. Introduction - TNS Trauma Procedure Video Series

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1. Introduction - TNS Trauma Procedure Video Series

2. Basic Airway Management - TNS Trauma Procedure Video Series

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2. Basic Airway Management - TNS Trauma Procedure Video Series

3. Oral Intubation - TNS Trauma Procedure Video Series

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3. Oral Intubation - TNS Trauma Procedure Video Series

4. Bougie-Assisted Cricothyroidotomy - TNS Trauma Procedure Video Series

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4. Bougie-Assisted Cricothyroidotomy - TNS Trauma Procedure Video Series

5. Needle decompression - TNS Trauma Procedure Video Series

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5. Needle decompression - TNS Trauma Procedure Video Series

6. Chest Tube Insertion - TNS Trauma Procedure Video Series

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6. Chest Tube Insertion - TNS Trauma Procedure Video Series

7. Insertion Humeral and Tibial Intraosseous - TNS Trauma Procedure Video Series

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7. Insertion Humeral and Tibial Intraosseous - TNS Trauma Procedure Video Series

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