Education Committee
The Michigan Trauma Coalition (MTC) Education Committee is dedicated to advancing trauma care excellence by identifying, developing, and delivering high-value educational opportunities that meet the evolving needs of member trauma centers. The committee serves as a conduit for establishing educational priorities, coordinating a comprehensive annual calendar of programs, and ensuring accessible, cost-effective training for trauma professionals across Michigan.
The MTC Education Committee supports the professional growth of trauma program leaders, registrars, performance improvement staff, injury prevention coordinators, and clinical teams by offering a broad portfolio of courses, based on the current needs assessment and could include:
Registrar and Coding Education
– AIS Scoring Course
– ICD-10 Trauma Coding Course
– Basic Registrar Course
– Trauma Advanced Registry Prep (TARP) Course
– CSTR Exam Preparation Course
Trauma Program Leadership and Performance Improvement Education
– Disaster Management and Emergency Preparedness
– Trauma Program Manager (TPM) Course
– Trauma Outcomes and Performance Improvement Course (TOPIC)
– Optimal Trauma Center Organization & Management Course
– TCAA Finance Course
– Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR)
– Pediatric Care After Resuscitation (PCAR)
Injury Prevention Training
– American Trauma Society Injury Prevention Course
– Car-Fit Training
– Additional specialized offerings
Clinical Education
– Pediatric Trauma Across the Care Continuum (PTACC)
Through these offerings, delivered virtually or in centralized locations at reduced cost to members, the committee ensures trauma teams are equipped for effective trauma management, regulatory readiness, and continuous performance improvement.
For information about the Education Committee’s meeting schedule, contact the Education Committee Chair.
Committee Chair: Alita Pitogo, BSN, RN
Trauma Program Manager – Detroit Receiving Hospital
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Chair-Elect: Lisa Simpson, BSN, RN, TCRN
Trauma Program Manager – Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
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ACS Verification Lead: Amy Koestner, MSN, RN
Director Trauma Services: Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals – Butterworth Hospital
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ACS Verification Lead-Elect: Kyra Keener
Trauma Program Manager: Corewell Health Farmington Hills Hospital
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