Advanced Cadaveric Trauma Surgery Course (ACTS)
Organiser: NSTC
Course Fees : Surgeons - £1500 Cardiothoracic Surgeons 1 Day - £850 Anaesthetists - £350 ODPs - £250
Course objectives
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION
The Advanced Cadaveric Trauma Surgery Course (ACTS) is delivered over three days, with different specialties attending on different days.
Please ensure that you select the correct course date when completing your application and clearly state your specialty within the application form.
Day 1 – Saving Life (14th December 2026)
ST6+ General & Vascular Surgeons
ST6+ Cardiothoracic Surgeons
ST6+ Anaesthetists
ODPs & Peri-Operative Teams
Day 2 – Saving Life & Limb (15th December 2026)
ST6+ General & Vascular Surgeons
ST6+ Anaesthetists
ODPs & Peri-Operative Teams
ST6+ Orthopaedic & Plastic Surgeons
Day 3 – Restoring Function (16th December 2026)
ST6+ Orthopaedic & Plastic Surgeons
When completing your application, please include your specialty and ensure you apply for the appropriate course day(s) relevant to you.
The Advanced Cadaveric Trauma Surgery Course (ACTS) is delivered over three days, with different specialties attending on different days.
Please ensure that you select the correct course date when completing your application and clearly state your specialty within the application form.
Day 1 – Saving Life (14th December 2026)
ST6+ General & Vascular Surgeons
ST6+ Cardiothoracic Surgeons
ST6+ Anaesthetists
ODPs & Peri-Operative Teams
Day 2 – Saving Life & Limb (15th December 2026)
ST6+ General & Vascular Surgeons
ST6+ Anaesthetists
ODPs & Peri-Operative Teams
ST6+ Orthopaedic & Plastic Surgeons
Day 3 – Restoring Function (16th December 2026)
ST6+ Orthopaedic & Plastic Surgeons
When completing your application, please include your specialty and ensure you apply for the appropriate course day(s) relevant to you.
Target audience
Please see information above.
Educational methods
Day One - Damage Control Surgery for Torso Trauma
Operative Focus
Thoracic, abdominal and neck trauma; major haemorrhage control; emergency vascular experience; principles of Damage
Control Surgery.
Breakout Workshops
Damage Control Resuscitation
Massive Transfusion Protocols
Trauma Team Leadership
Day Two - Complex Extremity Trauma
Operative Focus
Junctional haemorrhage, the mangled limb, combined orthopaedic/vascular injury, temporary vascular shunts, fasciotomy and Damage Control Orthopaedics
Breakout Workshops
MDT Decision-Making
Limb Salvage vs Amputation
Trauma Team Communication
Human Factors
Day Three - Orthoplastic Reconstruction
Operative Focus
Soft tissue reconstruction, flap principles, external fixation, bone stabilisation and reconstruction of complex traumatic wounds
Breakout Workshops
Reconstruction Planning
Rehabilitation
Case-Based Discussion
Operative Focus
Thoracic, abdominal and neck trauma; major haemorrhage control; emergency vascular experience; principles of Damage
Control Surgery.
Breakout Workshops
Damage Control Resuscitation
Massive Transfusion Protocols
Trauma Team Leadership
Day Two - Complex Extremity Trauma
Operative Focus
Junctional haemorrhage, the mangled limb, combined orthopaedic/vascular injury, temporary vascular shunts, fasciotomy and Damage Control Orthopaedics
Breakout Workshops
MDT Decision-Making
Limb Salvage vs Amputation
Trauma Team Communication
Human Factors
Day Three - Orthoplastic Reconstruction
Operative Focus
Soft tissue reconstruction, flap principles, external fixation, bone stabilisation and reconstruction of complex traumatic wounds
Breakout Workshops
Reconstruction Planning
Rehabilitation
Case-Based Discussion
Course faculty
Mr Adam Stannard & Mr Andrew Hollingsworth Consultant Surgeons South Tees Hospitals

