Pre-Hospital Trauma Care

Program Overview

The Pre-Hospital Trauma Care program is a 20-credit module designed for paramedics and emergency care practitioners to enhance their knowledge and skills in pre-hospital trauma management. Through a blended delivery approach, participants gain expertise in trauma etiology, assessment techniques, evidence-based treatment, and resource coordination. The program equips graduates to effectively manage complex trauma cases and advance their careers in pre-hospital settings.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Pre-Hospital Trauma Care

is a 20-credit module offered at both Level 6 (BSc) and Level 7 (Masters) to registered practitioners seeking to expand their knowledge and practice in pre-hospital trauma care. The program is designed for paramedics and emergency care practitioners.

Objectives:

• Enhance understanding of major trauma etiology and epidemiology.
• Equip participants with a range of assessment techniques for identifying injuries in traumatic incidents.
• Develop skills in communication, coordination, and collaboration of resources for optimal trauma patient care.
• Foster a critical understanding of organ and system-specific injuries, their evidence-based treatment, and management.
The curriculum encompasses various aspects of trauma care, including:
• Etiology and UK pre-hospital trauma systems
• Assessment techniques for traumatic incidents
• System-by-system approach to traumatic injuries and their evidence-based treatment
• Communication, collaboration, and resource coordination in pre-hospital trauma care

Outline:

Content:

• Etiology and UK pre-hospital trauma systems
• Assessment at traumatic incidents - risk, mechanism, and patient
• Traumatic injuries and evidence-based treatment and management - system by system
• Communication, collaboration, and coordination of resources in pre-hospital trauma care

Structure:

• Blended delivery (face-to-face and online)
• Utilizes various learning approaches:
• Technology-enhanced learning material
• Online web content
• Video presentations
• Lectures
• Seminars
• Case-based learning
• Enquiry-based learning
• Workshops
• Simulation

Modules:

• Level 6 (UZYYGY-20-3):
• Demonstrates understanding of major trauma etiology and epidemiology
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of assessment techniques for identifying injuries in traumatic incidents
• Demonstrates critical understanding of organ and system-specific injuries, their treatment, and management
• Level 7 (UZYYH3-20-M):
• Demonstrates understanding of major trauma etiology and epidemiology
• Critically appraises evidence and techniques for identifying injuries in traumatic incidents
• Demonstrates critical understanding of organ and system-specific injuries, their treatment, and management

Assessment:

Assessment Method:

• Online examination consisting of:
• Scenario-based short answer questions
• Long answer questions
• Multiple-choice questions (MCQs)

Assessment Criteria:

• Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of major trauma etiology, epidemiology, assessment techniques, treatment approaches, and management strategies.
• Effectively applies knowledge and skills in evaluating communication, coordination, and collaboration of resources in pre-hospital trauma care.
• Accurately formulates field impressions and implements treatment plans based on pathophysiological principles and assessment findings.

Teaching:

Teaching Methods:

• Blended approach with face-to-face and online components.
• Variety of approaches:
• Technology-enhanced learning material
• Online web content
• Video presentations
• Lectures
• Seminars
• Case-based learning
• Enquiry-based learning
• Workshops
• Simulation

Faculty:

• Experienced and qualified professionals with expertise in pre-hospital trauma care.

Unique Approaches:

• Emphasis on practical skills development through simulations and case studies.
• Use of technology to enhance learning and engagement.

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

• Advanced Paramedic
• Emergency Care Practitioner
• Pre-Hospital Trauma Coordinator
• Trauma Educator

Career Opportunities:

• Ambulance services
• Emergency medical services
• Hospitals
• Trauma centers

Career Outcomes:

• Graduates are well-equipped to manage complex trauma cases in pre-hospital settings.
• Increased knowledge and skills lead to career advancement opportunities.
• Participants are encouraged to continue their professional development through ongoing education and training.