Stop the Bleed & ATLS Education
Education and Community Outreach
To help provide the best emergency care in our region, Saint Alphonsus works closely with local EMS, fire departments, and law enforcement agencies. We offer ongoing education and training to keep first responders and healthcare professionals up to date on the latest advances in emergency care and patient transport.
Our trauma program provides comprehensive training opportunities, continuing education, and job-shadowing experiences. We also host a Trauma Education Conference that covers a wide range of topics related to trauma care.
Fit and Fall Proof Class
Falls are one of the leading causes of injury and death for adults age 65 and older, but many falls can be prevented.
Saint Alphonsus offers free Fit and Fall Proof classes to help older adults improve their strength, balance, and mobility.
Class Details
- When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Where: Saint Alphonsus Family Center, 900 N. Liberty St., Suite 204, Boise, Idaho
- Cost: Free
For more information about these classes, check out the Fit and Fall Proof Class flyer.
Trauma Education Conference
The Trauma Education Conference is held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 a.m.
This educational program covers a variety of trauma-related topics, including:
- Real patient case reviews
- Pre-hospital emergency care
- Trauma care for patients of all ages
- Inpatient injury management
- Medical conditions that occur alongside traumatic injuries
- Discharge planning and recovery after hospitalization
This conference is designed to support healthcare professionals who care for trauma patients and help them stay informed about current best practices. For registration or additional information, contact Ashly Collins.
ATLS
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) is a training course for physicians and advanced practice providers. It teaches the essential principles of trauma resuscitation and emergency trauma care.
Participants learn a step-by-step approach to:
- Evaluating injured patients
- Providing immediate treatment
- Making decisions about ongoing and specialized care
Saint Alphonsus offers ATLS courses at the Regional Medical Center in Boise four times each year. Please check here for upcoming courses and more information on attending ATLS.
For more information about upcoming courses, registration, or attendance requirements, contact Elisa Bullock or Stephanie Mossi.
Stop the Bleed
Stop the Bleed is a community training program that teaches non-medical individuals how to control severe bleeding during an emergency.
Participants learn life-saving techniques that can help stabilize an injured person until professional medical help arrives.
For more information about Stop the Bleed training or to register for a class, contact Theresa Heaton, Elisa Bullock or Stephanie Mossi.