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*Applications are open to staff from across SWAST, however please be mindful that delivery of this module may be face-to-face, so some travel may be required. Please contact UWE directly if you have any queries about this.*
Travel costs are not supported as part of this module funding. Please contact the university directly if you have any questions regarding delivery mode.*
Prior to applying or expressing an interest in a module place please ensure you have checked that you meet the entry requirements and that you have checked the application deadline.
This 20 credit module 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.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module, you will achieve the following learning outcomes.
Level 6 module (UZYYGY-20-3):
- Demonstrate an understanding of the aetiology and epidemiology of major trauma
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a range of assessment techniques to identify the injuries sustained by patients in traumatic incidents
- Evaluate the communication, coordination and collaboration of resources required to deliver care to the trauma patient from the point of injury through to definitive care
- Demonstrate an effective critical understanding of organ and system-specific injuries, their evidence-based treatment and management
- Evaluate the pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the intended treatment plan for the patient with injury through major trauma.
Level 7 module (UZYYH3-20-M):
- Demonstrate an understanding of the aetiology and epidemiology of major trauma
- Identify and critically appraise the evidence to assess, and techniques to identify the injuries sustained by patients in traumatic incidents
- Critically evaluate the communication, coordination and collaboration of resources required to deliver care to the trauma patient from the point of injury through to definitive care
- Demonstrate an effective critical understanding of organ and system-specific injuries, their evidence-based treatment and management
- Critically evaluate the pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the intended treatment plan for the patient with injury through major trauma.
Content
A typical syllabus for the module will include, but not limited to:
- Aetiology 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
Learning and Teaching
The module has been designed using a mix of face-to-face and online learning.
A variety of approaches will be used which may include technology-enhanced learning material, online web content, video presentations, lectures, seminars, case-based learning, enquiry-based learning, workshops and simulation.
Assessment
Assessment will be an online examination which will include a range of questions including scenario-based short answer questions, long answer questions and multiple choice questions (MCQs).
- Level 7 module (UZYYH3-20-M)
- Level 6 module (UZYYGY-20-3)
Level 6
Dates | Times | Location |
25/10/24 | 09:00-15:00 | Online |
01/11/24 | 09:00-15:00 | Online |
08/11/24 | 09:00-15:00 | Online |
15/11/24 | 09:00-15:00 | Online |
22/11/24 | 09:00-15:00 | Online |
29/11/24 | 09:00-15:00 | Online |
06/12/24 | 09:00-15:00 | Glenside Campus |
13/12/24 | 09:00-16:00 | Glenside Campus |
15/01/24 | 09:00-18:00 | Online |
Level 7
Dates | Times | Location |
28/02/25 | 09:00-15:00 | Online |
07/03/25 | 09:00-15:00 | Online |
14/03/25 | 09:00-15:00 | Online |
21/03/25 | 09:00-15:00 | Online |
28/03/25 | 09:00-15:00 | Online |
04/04/25 | 09:00-15:00 | Online |
25/04/25 | 09:00-15:00 | Glenside Campus |
02/05/25 | 09:00-16:00 | Glenside Campus |
28/05/25 | 09:00-18:00 | Online |
**Dates, format & timings correct at time of publishing (May 2024). Cohort capacity is managed by UWE, so it is not possible to guarantee run until successfully enrolled. Most up to date information on dates can either be found here or will be available the UWE Dashboard (if you are a successfully enrolled applicant).**
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Expression of interest deadline: Monday 15th July 2024, 9am.
You will be contacted approx 2-3 weeks after this to let you know if you have been successful as the CPD scoring process
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