Guwahati: AIIMS Guwahati has become the first health facility in the Northeast to receive accreditation as an Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) provider centre.
The institute conducted its inaugural ATLS provider course from December 12 to 14, marking a major step in structured trauma education in the region.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, AIIMS Guwahati said the accreditation represents a significant milestone in standardising trauma care practices.
Eminent ATLS faculty members from across the country participated in the three-day course and contributed their expertise to the programme.
The institute said the training focuses on timely and effective intervention during the “golden hour,” which plays a critical role in trauma survival and patient outcomes.
Each ATLS course at AIIMS Guwahati enrols 16 participants and follows a rigorous training module.
The programme includes two days of intensive hands-on and classroom sessions, followed by a formal assessment on the third day.
The institute said it strictly adheres to ATLS guidelines during training and evaluation.
AIIMS Guwahati said the initiative reinforces its commitment to strengthening trauma care capacity in the Northeast.
The institute said sustained ATLS training will improve emergency response, enhance patient outcomes and reduce trauma-related mortality across the region.