Trauma Evaluation and Management (TEAM) Course

The Trauma Evaluation and Management (TEAM) Course is a program developed by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) to provide medical students and early healthcare providers with a structured introduction to trauma care. It is designed to complement the more advanced Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) course.

Key Features of the TEAM Course:

  • Target Audience: Primarily aimed at medical students, but also useful for junior doctors, nurses, and first responders.
  • Focus: Introduces basic trauma assessment and management principles.
  • Content: Covers the initial evaluation, resuscitation, and prioritization of trauma patients.
  • Format: Includes lectures, case discussions, and hands-on skill sessions.
  • Duration: Typically a one-day course.
  • Hands-On Training: Uses simulated patient scenarios to reinforce key concepts.
  • Certification: Participants receive a certificate of completion, but it is not a formal credential like ATLS.

Topics Covered in TEAM Course:

  1. Primary Survey (ABCDE approach)

    • Airway management with cervical spine protection
    • Breathing and ventilation
    • Circulation and hemorrhage control
    • Disability (neurological assessment)
    • Exposure and environmental control

  2. Secondary Survey

    • Head-to-toe examination
    • Identification of injuries

  3. Trauma Resuscitation Principles

    • Shock recognition and management
    • Fluid resuscitation

  4. Common Trauma Scenarios

    • Blunt vs. penetrating trauma
    • Head, chest, and abdominal injuries
    • Extremity fractures and soft tissue injuries

  5. Teamwork & Communication in Trauma Care

    • Interdisciplinary collaboration
    • Handoff and triage principles

Comparison with ATLS:

FeatureTEAM CourseATLS Course
AudienceMedical students, junior staffPhysicians & experienced providers
Duration~1 day2 days
CertificationCertificate of attendanceATLS provider certification
Hands-on?Limited simulationExtensive skills training

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