Lonestar Trauma Educators has been delivering Advanced Trauma Life Support training in San Antonio since 2014, with twelve scheduled course offerings each year — making us the most frequent ACS-approved ATLS training option in South and Central Texas. Our two-day Traditional Course gives first-time candidates — and providers whose certification has lapsed beyond the six-month grace window — the complete, hands-on preparation they need to confidently lead trauma resuscitations in the critical first hours after injury.
The ATLS Traditional Course is the original in-person format developed by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma. Over two full days — approximately 16 hours of instruction — you will work through the complete ATLS curriculum with a faculty of practicing trauma surgeons and emergency medicine physicians.
The curriculum combines interactive didactic lectures with hands-on skill stations in simulated trauma environments. You will practice the primary and secondary survey, airway and ventilatory management, shock recognition and resuscitation, and the assessment and management of every major category of injury, along with transfer to definitive care.
Primary & secondary survey
Shock recognition & resuscitation
Head & spine trauma
Airway & ventilatory management
Thoracic & abdominal trauma
Musculoskeletal & thermal injuries
Candidates complete the required ACS ATLS 11 online pre-course modules before arriving, then take the written and practical post-tests on the second day.
Our San Antonio course is held in a dedicated training space in the northwest medical corridor — designed for skill stations, simulation, and the kind of hands-on practice the ATLS curriculum is built to deliver. The environment isn’t an afterthought — it’s part of how the course works.
San Antonio is also our most frequent course location. With twelve Traditional Course offerings scheduled each year, candidates rarely have to wait — or travel — to find a date that fits their clinical schedule
The San Antonio ATLS Traditional Course is priced by provider category. No surprises at the door, no hidden fees, no upcharge for materials or testing. Eligibility is verified before payment is processed.
Initial Provider — Physician
MD, DO, Fellows
Initial Provider — Advanced Practitioner
NP, PA, Residents
Auditor
Attendance only · no post-tests or certification
Active military discount: $50 off any tier. Includes all course materials, ACS ATLS 11 online pre-course access, the two-day in-person course, and (for certifying tiers) written and practical testing plus the four-year certification card upon successful completion.
San Antonio is one of the country’s most concentrated military and academic medical hubs. The South Texas Medical Center, Brooke Army Medical Center, University Hospital, and the surrounding community trauma programs together serve a vast region — from Bexar, Comal, and Guadalupe counties to the Hill Country, Laredo, the Rio Grande Valley, and the broader South Texas trauma corridor.
Our course is open to licensed physicians (MD/DO), Fellows, Residents, CRNAs, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. We welcome candidates from across Texas, throughout the United States, and internationally — many of our students travel to San Antonio specifically to earn their ATLS certification with us. Military providers training out of BAMC and SAMMC make up a meaningful share of our roster, and the active military discount applies on every tier.
Our San Antonio courses are held in a dedicated training space at 5711 Northwest Parkway — set up specifically for ATLS skill stations, didactic instruction, and patient simulation scenarios.
Lonestar Trauma Educators · San Antonio
5711 Northwest Parkway
Jan 17 – 18
Feb 14 – 15
Mar 7 – 8
Apr 18 – 19
May 16 – 17
Jun 6 – 7
Jul 11 – 12
Aug 8 – 9
Sep 12 – 13
Oct 3 – 4
Nov 14 – 15
Dec 5 – 6
Seats are limited. Eligibility verified before payment is processed.
The Traditional (Initial Provider) Course is required if you are certifying for the first time, or if your ATLS card expired more than six months ago. If your card is currently valid or less than six months expired, you are eligible for the one-day Refresher Course.
Day one is primarily didactic instruction and skill stations. Day two includes additional skill practice, patient simulation scenarios, and the written and practical tests required for certification.
Four years from your course completion date. To renew without lapsing, most providers take a Refresher Course within the final year.
If your card has been expired for less than six months, you may still take a Refresher Course. If longer than six months, you must complete the full two-day Traditional Course to recertify.
Yes. The Auditor option ($375) allows you to attend the full course for educational exposure and CME, but does not include the written or practical post-tests and does not result in ATLS certification. Auditors are welcome to participate in didactic sessions and observe skill stations.
Yes. Active military personnel receive a $50 discount on any tier — Traditional Course, Refresher, or Auditor. Please indicate your status during registration.
