Advance Surgical Skills for Exposure in Trauma (ASSET) Course

Course Description 

ASSET uses human cadavers to teach surgical exposure of anatomic structures that when injured may pose a threat to life or limb. The one-day course covers surgical exposures in the neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, and upper and lower extremities. The low student-to-faculty ratio allows for extensive faculty guidance and interaction.

The course manual provides an overview of key surgical exposures in five key anatomic areas: neck, chest, abdomen and pelvis, and upper and lower extremities. The cadaver-based course follows this modular, body region approach. Each section begins with a short case-based overview, followed by hands-on exposure performed by students under the guidance of faculty. The student assesses his or her ability to perform each exposure independently and is evaluated on knowledge and technical skills.

Target Audience

The intended audience includes mid-level and senior surgical residents, trauma and acute care surgical fellows, or any surgeon who wishes to undertake a review of this anatomy.

Course Objectives

At the successful completion of the ASSET Course, participants should be able to:

  • Apply knowledge of key anatomical exposures for the care of acutely injured surgical patients.
  • Demonstrate technical ability to expose important structures that may require acute surgical intervention to save life or limb.
  • Perform anatomic exposures independently.

Online Course & Preparation 

Learners will be provided with an email explaining how to access the online portion of the ASSET Course. Content consists of a pre-test; pre-test; recorded lectures; and recorded workstation demonstrations. The Online Portion of the course must be completed no later than 48 hours prior to the live course.

Registration

All registrations will be confirmed by email, and it will include the date and time of the class, a map showing the location of the class and parking, and further steps to complete the pre-course work. If you have not received your confirmation email, you may contact the course coordinator at 570-887-6523 to confirm your registration. Please confirm your registration prior to making any travel arrangements. Payment may be made by check or credit card. SASI does not maintain a petty cash fund. Cash payments must be made in the exact amount. SASI does not accept POs or faxed registrations with credit card information.

Cost of the course: $2,000.00          

  • Checks:     
    Robert Packer Hospital
    C/O Department 799 - SASI
    1 Guthrie Square
    Sayre, PA 18840
  • Credit card payment:
    Register Online

Cancellation 

If you cannot attend, Guthrie will refund tuition, less $500.00, provided it is received in writing via email on or before 10 business day prior to the course date.  No refunds will be issued after this time or for non-attendance. Classes are subject to cancellation. In the event this class is canceled, Guthrie is not responsible for any airfare, hotel or other costs incurred by participants.

Course Location

This course will be held on Guthrie Sayre campus in the Simulation & Advanced Skills Institute located on the 2nd floor of the Robert Packer Hospital. A map will be emailed to you with your registration confirmation.

CME Information

Visit the American College of Surgeons ASSET web page for details.