Organization: AMERICAN TRAUMA SOCIETY INC
Mission: Saving Lives. Improving Care. Empowering Survivors.
Activities: ATS provides continuing educational courses and webinars for trauma registrars related to trauma reporting and data management. ATS is the only organization to provide a national certification process for trauma registrars (CSTR - Certified Specialist in Trauma Registries). Our registry faculty writes the CSTR exam and coordinates its administration through a certification company. This course is required by the American College of Surgeons' Optimal Resourses document. ATS provides courses for trauma program managers focused on their individual roles in a trauma center. ATS provides educational courses for injury prevention professionals and partners with other major professional organizations in a Trauma Prevention Coalition.
ATS provides educational information on traumatic injuries to the public and professional sectors. ATS provides membership support through a website and two newsletters to desimminate information and legislative updates related to the trauma care profession.
Trauma Survivors Network (TSN) - a program dedicated to helping trauma survivors and their family members rebuild their lives after a serious injury. TSN makes available ways for connecting with others, establishing and locating programs at trauma centers, a peer support program and a resource center for learning from the experts.
NTEE category: Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief
Secondary category: Mental Health & Crisis Intervention