ATLS course dates 2026 and 2027

Before you book

• Who is ATLS for?

  Doctors at FY2 and above, equivalent staff grades, and eligible advanced clinical practitioners and hospital-based dentists who work or live in the UK, Ireland, Malta or British Overseas Territories. Source ↗

• How long is ATLS and how is it run?

  Two days face to face after 20-30 hours of mandatory e-learning (with pre-course MCQs) and the full manual. Must pass all assessed sessions, including a 40-question MCQ (30/40); up to two MCQ resits within three months. Source ↗

• How much does ATLS cost?

  RCS England: £999 at RCS London (£899 for Fellows, Affiliates, Faculty and STM); regional centres £650 to £1,098 (2026-27 courses). Source ↗

• How long does ATLS certification last?

  Provider status lasts four years. Reverify on the one-day ATLS reverification course, taken within six months of the expiry date. Source ↗

• Does training require ATLS?

  Core Surgical Training curriculum (2025): current provider status in a standard trauma course, such as ATLS, is required at final ARCP to complete core surgical training. Source ↗

• How do you book ATLS?

  RCS London courses book on the RCS England site; regional courses are listed there but booked with each centre's coordinator. Full payment is due on booking. Source ↗