Principles of Major Trauma Management in the Emergency Setting
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-01-01 | - |
Program Overview
Course Overview
This module is for health care professionals working in the pre-hospital and/or emergency department setting. It gives you a comprehensive knowledge of trauma assessment and management systems within the acute phase of trauma management. You study the assessment, care and management of service users across the lifespan with life-threatening traumatic injuries who require emergency care within pre-hospital and/or emergency department settings.
Where You Study
You learn through a series of online activities.
Course Details
What You Study
- Principles of trauma care
- Trauma assessment and mechanisms of injury in major trauma
- Recognition and management of haemorrhage and shock during the acute trauma phase
- Head injuries
- Spinal injuries
- Pain assessment and management
- Obstetric emergencies in trauma
- Assessment and management of burns
- Traumatic cardiac arrest
How You Learn
An online introduction is followed by four directed study sessions (online learning) where key concepts will be disseminated and explored. Directed distance learning will be required throughout the module, which includes regular pre-reading, course information and additional learning materials. You will be supported by the University’s virtual learning environment and academic guidance is available throughout by phone, email and online tutorials.
How You Are Assessed
The summative assessment will be a ten-minute poster-style presentation, using a single powerpoint slide (or equivalent software) without any form of animation based on developing evidence surrounding the management of major trauma in the emergency setting, narrated by you addressing the assessment criteria.
Entry Requirements
You must be working within a pre-hospital and/or emergency department trauma setting.
Part-time Entry
- Fee for applicants: £772.50
- Length: 14 weeks
- 100% online
- Start date: January
- Level: Degree
- Credits: 20
Service User and Carer Involvement
Service users and carers support all aspects of our students' lifecycle from recruitment to graduation.
Program Outline
Extracted Information from "Principles of Major Trauma Management in the Emergency Setting" Course at Teesside University
Degree Overview:
Objective:
Equip healthcare professionals working in pre-hospital and emergency departments with comprehensive knowledge of trauma assessment and management systems during the acute phase of trauma management.
Description:
The course focuses on the assessment, care, and management of patients across the lifespan with life-threatening traumatic injuries who require emergency care within pre-hospital and/or emergency department settings.
Key Learning Areas:
- Principles of Trauma Care
- Trauma Assessment
- Mechanisms of Injury in Major Trauma
- Recognition and Management of Hemorrhage and Shock
- Head Injuries
- Spinal Injuries
- Pain Assessment and Management
- Obstetric Emergencies in Trauma
- Assessment and Management of Burns
- Traumatic Cardiac Arrest
Outline:
Program Structure:
- 14 weeks duration
- 100% online delivery
- Designed for working healthcare professionals
- Delivered through a series of online activities, including:
- Directed study sessions
- Pre-reading materials
- Additional learning resources
- Online tutorials and support
Learning Platform:
Brightspace Learning Environment
Course Schedule:
- The course schedule is not explicitly mentioned in the context, but it likely follows a weekly structure with specific topics covered each week.
Individual Modules:
- The individual modules are not explicitly mentioned in the context. However, the key learning areas listed above likely correspond to individual modules within the course.
Assessment:
Assessment Method:
- Summative assessment in the form of a 10-minute poster-style presentation based on chosen evidence related to major trauma management.
- Presentation must be delivered using a single slide (or equivalent) with narration addressing the assessment criteria.
Assessment Criteria:
- Specific assessment criteria are not mentioned in the context. However, it is likely that the criteria will assess the student's understanding of the chosen evidence, their ability to critically analyze the evidence, and their presentation skills.
Teaching:
Teaching Method:
- Online delivery through directed study sessions, pre-reading materials, and online tutorials.
- Academic guidance available throughout the course via phone, email, and online tutorials.
Faculty:
- Specific information about the faculty is not provided in the context. However, the course is likely delivered by experienced healthcare professionals and academics with expertise in trauma management.
Unique Approaches:
- The course utilizes a blended learning approach combining online learning materials with academic guidance and support.
- The poster presentation assessment format allows students to engage with the chosen evidence in a creative and interactive way.
Careers:
Potential Career Paths:
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Paramedic
- Trauma Nurse
- Emergency Medicine Physician
- Trauma Surgeon
Opportunities and Outcomes:
- The course equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to provide effective trauma care in pre-hospital and emergency department settings.
- It enhances career prospects for healthcare professionals working in these specialized areas.
Other:
- The course is delivered in partnership with University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust.
- There are no specific entry requirements mentioned in the context, but the course is likely designed for healthcare professionals with existing experience in the trauma field.
- The course fee is £750 for 2024/25 entry.
Note:
- This summary is based on the information provided in the text.
- Please refer to the official Teesside University website for the most up-to-date information about the course.
Entry Requirements: You must be working within a pre-hospital and/or emergency department trauma setting.
