OVERVIEW

American Trauma Society (ATS) Certified Specialist in Trauma Registry (CSTR) Exam Preparation Course is organized by American Trauma Society (ATS) and will be held from Dec 15 - 16, 2026.

Description:
The CSTR Exam Preparation Course is a comprehensive program designed to equip individuals with the essential knowledge and skills needed to excel in the Certified Specialist in Trauma Registry (CSTR) exam. This course offers a structured and concentrated approach to exam preparation which is ideal for those seeking a more focused and organized study experience. Hands-on case studies and practical exercises are aligned with the four (4) CSTR exam domains. This course is ideal for those who may also want to participate in the ATS CSTR Mentorship Program.

CSTR status represents a trauma registry professional and data expert who has demonstrated current competence in a specialized area of practice and been credentialed through the American Trauma Society (ATS). Certification in trauma registry is highly valued and provides national and formal recognition of basic trauma registry knowledge. This certification program was designed to promote the delivery of safe and effective care through the highest quality of data analysis.

Course includes:

Strategies for CSTR exam success
Explore statistical metrics used in trauma data analytics
Best practices for data abstraction and validation
Comprehensive case study review
Marketing oneself as a certified trauma professional
Enhanced performance improvement strategies for trauma registrar professionals
and so much more!

Upon completion of the CSTR Exam Preparation Course, the learner will be able to:

Identify HIPAA requirements for TQIP submissions, data downloads, and data transfers.
Outline the role of stakeholders and governing authorities on trauma program structure.
Identify data requirements set by governing authorities at local, regional, state, and national levels.
Outline the various statistical metrics and reporting models and their application in trauma data analytics and benchmarking
Describe trauma registry best practices and basic principles of data abstraction and validation
Identify and explain the nomenclature of ICD10CM, ICD10PCS, and AIS code sets