Trauma Education

At Billings Clinic, we provide advanced trauma education for healthcare professionals to strengthen skills and improve patient outcomes. As Montana’s first Level I Trauma Center, our programs include Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), pediatric trauma courses, and hands-on simulation training, with select courses offering continuing medical education (CME) credit. Designed for physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals, our expert-led programs equip clinicians with the latest evidence-based practices and essential tools to deliver exceptional trauma care.

Save the Date: Virtual Trauma Education Topics

  • July 14 - Anticoagulants in Neuro Trauma
  • August 11 - Prehospital Trauma Care
  • September 8 - Geriatric Trauma Tips
  • October 13 - MCI Simulation
Mark Piedra MD

July Virtual Trauma Education

Mark Piedra, MD, will present "Reversal of Fortune: How to Stop the Bleeding Brain."

To watch the recording, click here. The CE cert is available until 2359 on July 21st. You must complete the recorded evaluation form and receive an 80% or more on the 5 question quiz.

All Trauma Education Opportunities

Virtual Trauma Education

The Billings Clinic Trauma team offers free virtual education every month.

  • Always free
  • 2nd Tuesday of every month
  • 1 CE contact hour for every offering attended
  • Recordings are available for 7 days after the event on this page
  • Please contact Kari Fox for additional information or questions at kfox@billingsclinic.org.

Interested in free virtual education?

Join our email list to receive monthly virtual trauma educational offerings.

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Trauma Case Conference

Trauma Case Conferences will be offered in person at the Billings Clinic Health Conference Center, rooms B & D from 7 - 8 am.

2026 dates:

  • March 30th
  • June 29th
  • August 31st
  • October 26th
  • December 28th

Trauma Nurse Core Course - TNCC

2026 Dates

  • Billings Clinic
    • January 22 & 23
    • May 14 & 15
    • August 27 & 28
    • December 10 & 11
  • St. Vincent Regional Hospital - Intermountain Healthcare
    • February 177 & 18
    • April 21 & 22
    • July 14 &15
    • October 13 & 14

Course Directors: Ryan Carroll, Billings Clinic, rcarroll@billingsclinic.org; Lisa Foley, St. Vincent Regional Hospital - Intermountain Healthcare, lisa.foley@imail.org.

Cost: $325

For more information, download flyer here

Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course - ENPC

2026 dates:

  • Billings Clinic
    • April 23 & 24
    • October 22 & 23
  • St. Vincent Regional Hospital - Intermountain Healthcare
    • March 26 & 27
    • July 23& 24
    • November 19 & 20

Course Directors: Ryan Carroll, Billings Clinic, rcarroll@billingsclinic.org; Bryana Reiter, St. Vincent Regional Hospital - Intermountain Healthcare, bryana.reiter@imail.org.

Cost: $325

For more information, download flyer here

Advanced Trauma Life Support - ATLS

2026

  • Billings - April 3 & 4, 2026 - Billings Clinic
    • Availability: 8 MD/DO slots and 7 APP slots available
  • Bozeman - April 17 & 18, 2026
    • Availability: 9 MD/DO slots and 9 APP slots available
  • Missoula - May 1 & 2, 2026
    • Availability: 9 MD/DO slots and 6 APP slots available
  • Billings - August 14 & 15, 2026 - St. Vincent Regional Hospital - Intermountain Healthcare
    • Availability: 8 MD/DO slots and 8 APP slots available
  • Great Falls - October 2 & 3, 2026
    • Availability: 9 MD/DO slots and 9 APP slots available
  • Billings - November 6 & 7, 2026 - St. Vincent Regional Hospital - Intermountain Healthcare
    • Availability: 9 MD/DO slots and 8 APP slots available

If you are interested in signing up or have questions, please contact Carol Kussman, State of Montana Trauma Coordinator.

ATLS 2026 Registration Form

Carol Kussman
ckussman@mt.gov
406-444-4459

EMTS Calendar website

IMPACT (formerly Run Review) - Case Review

2026

  • All programs are 8:30 - 10:00 am.
  • All presentations will be in person and via TEAMS. Patient care reviews are not recorded.
  • Practical elements will take place at the end of the program and add an additional 30 minutes to CE provided.
  • Billings Clinic
    • February 25
    • June 16
    • October 8
  • St. Vincent Regional Hospital - Intermountain Healthcare
    • April 21
    • August 26
  • AMR: 1701 Montana Ave, Billings, MT
    • December 15

Course Directors: Eric Fisher, 406-237-4181, eric.fisher@imail.org; Michelle Amundsen, 406-237-4173, michelle.amundsen@imail.org; Kari Fox, 406-435-1567, kfox@billingsclinic.org

For more information, download flyer here

Historical Virtual Trauma Education

Past education is available for twelve months. *Please note that these videos are purely for educational purposes and no longer offer CEs. Join us for the live event or watch the event within 7 days of the live event to be eligible for CEs.

Trauma Education Offerings

The Billings Clinic Trauma Education Team offers several educational opportunities, both virtual and in-person,  year-round.

Trauma Case Conference
  • Contact: Tessa Savell, TSavell@billingsclinic.org
Trauma Nurse Core Course - TNCC
  • Contact: Tessa Savell, TSavell@billingsclinic.org
Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course - ENPC
  • Contact: Tessa Savell, TSavell@billingsclinic.org
Run Review - EMS Case Review
  • Contact: Kari Fox, KFox@billingsclinic.org
Monthly Virtual Trauma Education
  • Contact: Kari Fox, KFox@billingsclinic.org

Trauma Administrative Offices
  • Monday - Friday, 7 am - 5 pm
  • 406-435-1515
  • trauma@billingsclinic.org

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