Welcome to UNC Tar Heel Trauma Program
Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center
University of North Carolina Hospitals is a Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center designated by the NC Office of Emergency Medical Services (NCOEMS) and verified by the American College of Surgeons (ACS). UNC Hospitals also serves as the lead agency for the Mid Carolina Regional Advisory Committee (RAC) and as the designated burn center for North Carolina.
We welcome you to browse this site to learn more about who we are and what we do to serve our partners, patients, and their families in our region and across the state.
Adult Trauma Care
To ensure that the needs of all injured patients are addressed wherever they are injured and wherever they receive care. The trauma center at has been verified as a Level 1 Trauma Center by the Verification Review Committee (VRC), an ad hoc committee of the Committee on Trauma (COT) of the American College of Surgeons (ACS).
Pediatric Trauma Care
The trauma center at has been verified as a Level 1 Trauma Center by the Verification Review Committee (VRC), an ad hoc committee of the Committee on Trauma (COT) of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). This achievement recognizes the trauma center's dedication to providing optimal care for injured patients.
Mid Carolina RAC
The goal of the Mid Carolina Trauma RAC is to facilitate the development, implementation, and improve the efficiency of a comprehensive regional trauma care system based on accepted standards of care to decrease injury morbidity and mortality. The mission is to participate in development of standardized regional trauma care, as well as the establishment and maintenance of a coordinated trauma system.
Upcoming Events
UNC TarHeel Trauma Presents : 9th Annual Pre-Hospital Skills Competition April 29, 2026 Each team should consist of two to three members with a minimum of one paramedic. Space is Read More
UNC Tar Heel Trauma is proud to present the 37th Annual May Day Trauma Conference on April 30-May 1, 2026 at the Friday Center in beautiful Chapel Hill, NC. May Day is a two-day conference carefully designed to meet the educational needs of the healthcare team across the continuum of trauma care.
ENPC offers interactive learning with scenario-based assessments and is the premier course for trauma care. A systematic approach to the initial assessment Hands-on training to provide expert care Evidence-based content developed by trauma experts Patient advocacy regarding pain management and family presence Cost: $195.00 for Registered Nurses $185.00 for Auditors Location: UNC-Hospital AHA Training Center in the Timberlyne Shopping Center: Suite 104, 1101 Weaver Dairy Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
ENPC offers interactive learning with scenario-based assessments and is the premier course for trauma care. A systematic approach to the initial assessment Hands-on training to provide expert care Evidence-based content developed by trauma experts Patient advocacy regarding pain management and family presence Cost: $195.00 for Registered Nurses $185.00 for Auditors Location: UNC-Hospital AHA Training Center in the Timberlyne Shopping Center: Suite 104, 1101 Weaver Dairy Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
TNCC offers interactive learning with scenario-based assessments and is the premier course for trauma care. A systematic approach to the initial assessment Hands-on training to provide expert care Evidence-based content developed by trauma experts Patient advocacy regarding pain management and family presence Cost: $195.00 for Registered Nurses $185.00 for Auditors Location: UNC-Hospital AHA Training Center in the Timberlyne Shopping Center: Suite 104, 1101 Weaver Dairy Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
TNCC offers interactive learning with scenario-based assessments and is the premier course for trauma care. A systematic approach to the initial assessment Hands-on training to provide expert care Evidence-based content developed by trauma experts Patient advocacy regarding pain management and family presence Cost: $195.00 for Registered Nurses $185.00 for Auditors Location: UNC-Hospital AHA Training Center in the Timberlyne Shopping Center: Suite 104, 1101 Weaver Dairy Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
ENPC offers interactive learning with scenario-based assessments and is the premier course for trauma care. A systematic approach to the initial assessment Hands-on training to provide expert care Evidence-based content developed by trauma experts Patient advocacy regarding pain management and family presence Cost: $195.00 for Registered Nurses $185.00 for Auditors Location: UNC-Hospital AHA Training Center in the Timberlyne Shopping Center: Suite 104, 1101 Weaver Dairy Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
TNCC offers interactive learning with scenario-based assessments and is the premier course for trauma care. A systematic approach to the initial assessment Hands-on training to provide expert care Evidence-based content developed by trauma experts Patient advocacy regarding pain management and family presence Cost: $195.00 for Registered Nurses $185.00 for Auditors Location: UNC-Hospital AHA Training Center in the Timberlyne Shopping Center: Suite 104, 1101 Weaver Dairy Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
36th Annual May Day Trauma Conference
May 1-2, 2025, 8:00am - 4:30pm (EST), Friday Center Chapel Hill, NC
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We’re excited to announce another great presenter for our May Day Conference. Will Berry, a flight paramedic with UNC Carolina Air Care, will be joining us. For more details, please visit our website at www.tarheeltrauma.org
May Day Conference Guest Speaker Brad Lawson! Brad Lawson is a Nationally Registered Paramedic, educator, and the founder of PIERCE Provisions and The PIERCE Foundation: Two missions born from one powerful purpose: to equip the heroes who serve others, and to support those who are struggling in silence. www.tarheeltrauma.org
Level 1 Adult & Pediatric Trauma Center
UNC Hospitals is an 800-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located on the beautiful campus of the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, NC. As a Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center verified by the American College of Surgeons and North Carolina’s designated burn center, UNC Hospitals admitted over 2200 patients with significant injuries along with over 1800 burn patients in 2018.
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