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).
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
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: $225.00 for Registered Nurses $185.00 for Auditors Location: Hedrick Building 211 Friday Center Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
See event detailsENPC 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: $225.00 for Registered Nurses $185.00 for Auditors Location: Hedrick Building 211 Friday Center Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
See event detailsTNCC 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: $225.00 for Registered Nurses $185.00 for Auditors Location: Hedrick Building, 211 Friday Center Drive Chapel Hill, NC
See event detailsTNCC 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: $225.00 for Registered Nurses $185.00 for Auditors Location: Hedrick Building, 211 Friday Center Drive Chapel Hill, NC
See event detailsTNCC 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: $225.00 for Registered Nurses $185.00 for Auditors Location: Hedrick Building, 211 Friday Center Drive Chapel Hill, NC
See event detailsTNCC 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: $225.00 for Registered Nurses $185.00 for Auditors Location: Hedrick Building, 211 Friday Center Drive Chapel Hill, NC
See event details33rd Annual May Day Trauma Conference
May 5-6 2022, 8:00am - 4:30pm (EST), Rizzo Center Chapel Hill, NC
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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.