Principles and practice of advanced pre-hospital trauma care
Who should attend this course?
This Principles and practice of advanced pre-hospital trauma care course is designed for HPC registered paramedics who want to advance their skills in trauma patient management.
You need to have a first degree in a relevant discipline or provide evidence of appropriate knowledge and experience.
This Principles and practice of advanced pre-hospital trauma care course can be taken as a ‘stand alone’ course or used towards a postgraduate qualification.
Course content
This Principles and practice of advanced pre-hospital trauma care course is designed to enable practitioners currently working in the pre-hospital emergency medical care field to broaden their ability in, and understanding of, trauma patient management.
Teaching and learning consists of self-study, reflective practice, peer-assessed presentations, lectures, Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) and patient simulations.
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How does this course map the NHS KSF?
This Principles and practice of advanced pre-hospital trauma care course contributes to the development of knowledge and understanding in the following NHS KSF dimensions:
- Core Dimensions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
- Health and Well Being 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8
- Information and Knowledge 1, 2, 3
- General 1, 2, 7
- Estates and Facilities 3
Assessment
The assessment consists of completing a reflective portfolio, clinical scenario simulation and OSCEs.
Why choose this course?
How to apply
Apply for the Principles and practice of advanced pre-hospital trauma care course
Entry requirements...
This course is open to all HPC registered paramedics who want to advance their skills in trauma patient management.
Course fees
Cost
For self-funding home students £800
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Contract funding for NHS staff
The University is contracted by the NHS to provide post-registration education/CPD and training for its health professionals.
If you are an NHS employee contact the senior manager responsible for post-registration education/CPD in your Trust to check if the course you wish to attend can be supported by the Trust's contract with our University.
Study routes
- Part Time