This module is for qualified healthcare professionals working in the pre-hospital and hospital emergency settings. Both new and existing staff in the emergency department or ambulance service will benefit from this module.

You must have the support of your clinical manager.

The National Audit Office (2010) estimated that there is 20,000 cases of major trauma in England each year. Approximately 25% of patients these will go on to die as a result of their injuries. Currently, Major Trauma is the leading cause of death in those under 45 years of age (NICE, 2016).

The process to improve patient care requires all healthcare professionals to develop the knowledge and skills required to meet national and local guidelines as well as the standards of their organisation and professional role.

The module will prepare you for your role in trauma care by utilising a systematic approach to the assessment and management of the trauma patient.

Upon successful completion of this module as a standalone entity, credit gained could be utilised as part of the BSc (Hons) Professional Practice in Health and Social Care for level 6 and the PgDiP Enhanced Practice for level 7.

Aims:

Facilitate the development of clinical competence and confidence in the trauma situation, within the multi-professional organisational framework.

Allow module participants to develop a systematic approach to the care of patients who have sustained trauma and to meet the needs of their families and friends.

Includes study at level 5 or above within last five years.

Assignment - 100% 2000 words. Minimum pass mark - 40% The student will be required to critically analyse an aspect of trauma care. Drawing directly from their own practice experiences and a patient whom they have cared for, who has suffered a traumatic injury.

Critically reflect upon the professional issues, own abilities and future learning needs associated within trauma care.

Critically analyse the theoretical knowledge that underpins skills, associated with trauma care assessment, management and evaluation.

Utilise a systematic approach, demonstrate skill in the assessment, management, interpretation of data and evaluation of the trauma patient.

Demonstrate some leadership skills to facilitate inter-professional co- operation within the trauma setting.

Explain the importance of providing appropriate support for the client, family, significant others and colleagues.