Each participant must have a computer with functioning audiovisual equipment (webcam, headset, or built-in microphone that is turned on throughout the class).

The four 1/2 days course is designed for registrars, trauma nurse coordinators / program managers, physicians, hospital records personnel, and researchers or engineers who are responsible for injury databases. (Participants should have general knowledge of anatomy.)

Course Objectives

• Understand the structure, organization and contents of the Abbreviated Injury Scale
• Abstract injury data from medical charts
• Rule out information that is not codeable
• Distinguish between injuries and outcomes
• Apply injury coding rules and guidelines specific to each body region
• Apply rules for calculating the Injury Severity Score (ISS) for multiple body region injuries

Prerequisites:

• Minimum of 6 months (1 year or more suggested) experience working with AIS either in a trauma registry or coding of injury cases
• Basic anatomy course or equivalent
• Basic medical terminology course or equivalent

*Participants are required to attest that they meet all prerequisite requirements for the course prior to participation. It is the responsibility of the participant to ensure they have fulfilled these requirements. Any misrepresentation of eligibility, resulting in failure to meet course standards, will be solely the responsibility of the participant.

Members only event. Member savings $375. Cost includes the AIS2015 manual (electronically or hard copy – electronic is suggested). Registration and payment must be received by April 17, 2026. No late registrations will be accepted. The cancellation policy will be enforced.

Cancellation policy is in effect.

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This is a member only event and the cost is $150. This is a savings of $175 per attendee. Payment must be received by August 21, 2026.

There will be no late registrations and our cancellation policy is in effect.

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This in person meeting registration is for in person at The Highlands, 600 Highland Drive, Harbor Springs, MI 49740.

Business meeting will be from 11 a.m. – noon.

Lunch: BOXED LUNCH served with bag Of Great Lakes Potato Chips, whole fruit, condiments on the side, sweet treat, bottled water.

MICHIGAN CHICKEN SALAD CROISSANT – House-Made Chicken Salad With Northern Michigan Cherries, Celery

CLUB SANDWICH – Smoked Ham, Roasted Turkey, Bacon, Cheddar, Romaine, Hoagie, Avocado Aioli

ROASTED VEGETABLE AND HUMMUS – Roasted Vegetables, Pickled Onion, Quinoa, Roasted Tomato, Arugula, Balsamic Glaze, Ancient Grain Bun

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Each participant must have a computer with functioning audiovisual equipment (webcam, headset, or built-in microphone that is turned on throughout the class).

The four 1/2 days course is designed for registrars, trauma nurse coordinators / program managers, physicians, hospital records personnel, and researchers or engineers who are responsible for injury databases. (Participants should have general knowledge of anatomy.)

Course Objectives

• Understand the structure, organization and contents of the Abbreviated Injury Scale
• Abstract injury data from medical charts
• Rule out information that is not codeable
• Distinguish between injuries and outcomes
• Apply injury coding rules and guidelines specific to each body region
• Apply rules for calculating the Injury Severity Score (ISS) for multiple body region injuries

Prerequisites:

• Minimum of 6 months (1 year or more suggested) experience working with AIS either in a trauma registry or coding of injury cases
• Basic anatomy course or equivalent
• Basic medical terminology course or equivalent

*Participants are required to attest that they meet all prerequisite requirements for the course prior to participation. It is the responsibility of the participant to ensure they have fulfilled these requirements. Any misrepresentation of eligibility, resulting in failure to meet course standards, will be solely the responsibility of the participant.

Members only event. Member savings $375. Cost includes the AIS2015 manual (electronically or hard copy – electronic is suggested). Registration and payment must be received by April 17, 2026. No late registrations will be accepted. The cancellation policy will be enforced.

Cancellation policy is in effect.

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Overview:  Designed by AHIMA certified ICD-10 instructors and ambassadors, this comprehensive introduction to trauma-specific ICD10 coding, fulfills the unique needs of beginning and intermediate level Trauma Registrars. Students will have in-depth discussions on ICD-10-CM External Cause, ICD-10-CM Injuries, ICD-10-PCS procedures guidelines, rules, indexes, and ancillary sections as well as a detailed discussion on root operations and approaches.

6/4/2026 12:30-4:30 pm (EST)
Introduction/Overview
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ICD-10-CM Part I

6/5/26 12:30 pm-4:30 pm (EST)
ICD-10-CM Part II
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ICD-10-CM (External Cause Codes)

6/11/2026 12:30-4:30 pm (EST)
ICD-10-PCS Part I
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ICD-10-PCS Part II

6/12/26 12:30 pm-4:30 pm (EST)
ICD-10-PCS Part II
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Case Studies Review

Registration and payment must be received by May 22.

Member-only course. The Comprehensive course offers a $130 discount off the vendor price. No late registrations can be accepted. The cancellation policy will be enforced.

Cancellation policy is in effect.

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To successfully complete this course participants must attend the event in its entirety, verify attendance by signing in, and complete an evaluation at the end of the course.

Cost is $250 for members only. Member savings is $275. Payment must be received by March 13, 2026. Registration includes an electronic copy of the Optimal Course manual. The file will be distributed to you within one week of the course date.

At the conclusion of the course, we will review the final attendance roster to identify STN members and non-members. All non-members will receive a one-year STN membership included within the $525 rate. For current STN members who registered at the same rate, their existing membership will be extended by one year.

CE Information

The Society of Trauma Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This activity has been awarded 6.3 contact hours.

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Kentucky College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

No late registrations can be accepted. The cancellation policy will be enforced.

Cancellation policy is in effect.

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April 27 – May 1, 2026

One-week course with self-directed presentations, case studies to CM and PCS code. On Friday there is a live session through Teams.

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This course is a member-only course and offers a $275 discount off the vendor price.

Registration deadline is February 20. No late registrations can be accepted.

The cancellation policy will be enforced.

Cancellation policy is in effect.

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The Pediatric Trauma Across the Care Continuum (PTACC) course provides education to nurses who care for admitted pediatric trauma patients. The content is designed to close the identified educational gap for this group. The course will feature modules on the following topics as they relate to pediatric trauma:

• Trauma assessment
• Shock
• Abdominal
• Head and spine
• Musculoskeletal
• Thoracic
• Face/neck/eye
• Burns
• Physical abuse

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