Professional/Short course Pre-Hospital Trauma Care

You may be able to study these modules at Level 6 (BSc level) or Level 7 (Masters level) depending on your academic circumstances. Please contact the CPD Team or the Module Leader for advice if you are unsure which level would be best for you.

About

This 20 credit module, Pre-Hospital Trauma Care, is for registered practitioners looking to further develop and expand their knowledge and practice of pre-hospital trauma care. The module can be taken at level 6 (BSc level) or level 7 (Masters level) and is relevant to paramedics and emergency care practitioners.

The module aims to explore the integration of current clinical skills with new knowledge of major trauma management and develop further understanding of the knowledge and skills required for the pre-hospital management of the major trauma patient

On successful completion of the module, you will be able to:

At Level 6 (UZYYGY-20-3):

• demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the aetiology, epidemiology and pathophysiological principles of major trauma, including organ and system specific injuries.    
• apply a range of trauma assessment techniques to formulate a field impression and develop evidence-based treatment plans, recognising and managing associated clinical risks.    
• evaluate the communication, coordination and collaboration of multidisciplinary resources required to deliver effective trauma care from the point of injury through to definitive treatment.

At Level 7 (UZYYH3-20-M):

• demonstrate a critical and comprehensive understanding of the aetiology, epidemiology and pathophysiological mechanisms underpinning major trauma, including organ and system-specific injuries, to inform advanced clinical decision-making. 
• apply and critically evaluate trauma assessment techniques to formulate differential diagnoses and evidence-based treatment plans, integrating clinical reasoning and risk management strategies within complex and dynamic care environments.    
• critically appraise the communication, coordination and collaborative practices of multidisciplinary teams in trauma care, from point of injury through to definitive treatment.

Entry requirements

You must be a registered health or allied health professional.

Careers / Further study

This module can contribute towards the PGCert Health and Social Care, MSc Clinical Practice, and the Professional Development Awards. If you have any queries, please contact the Professional Development team (pd@uwe.ac.uk).