Advanced practice: minor injuries courses
Welcome to our Advanced Practice: Minor Injuries Courses! We are thrilled to have you embark on this educational journey with us. Designed for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their expertise in managing minor injuries, this comprehensive program is tailored to equip you with the latest knowledge and skills needed in the field. Our courses blend theoretical foundations with hands-on practical training, ensuring a holistic and immersive learning experience. Whether you're a nurse, physician, or allied healthcare professional, this program will empower you to confidently handle a wide range of minor injuries, contributing to improved patient outcomes and enhancing your professional capabilities. Get ready to dive into a dynamic and enriching educational experience that will elevate your proficiency in managing minor injuries within the realm of advanced practice.
The Minor Injuries course is suitable for healthcare professionals working in advanced roles in urgent nd primary care. The introductory 3 day classroom course is suitable for clinicians who are new to seeing and treating minor injuries. Sessions explores assessment and treatment of upper and lower limb injuries with a focus on clinical decision-making, red flags and appropriate management. Some of the content are recorded webinars with 3 month access to give you flexibility to learn at your own pace. We also offer related courses such as Plastering and Suturing, Upper and Lower Limb X-Ray Interpretation and Wound Care as stand alone sessions.
- Have a UK or overseas degree from a recognised institution or equivalent professional or other qualification.
- Hold professional registration with the relevant Nursing or Allied Health Professional Body/Council or the GMC.
- You will normally have a minimum of 3 years post-registration experience in a relevant care environment.
- You should be employed in a role that will support development of clinical skills during the programme should you wish to complete the competency portfolio which is optional.
- You should be working in a relevant clinical environment in which you can achieve the clinical skills required. You should have access to an appropriate practice supervisor within that area.
Audio Session – Self directed o-line learning
- History Taking and Documentation
- Assessment and Management of Burns
- Clinical Decision-making in Burns and Bites
- Head Injuries
- C-Spine Assessment
- Eye Injuries
Classroom Sessions 3 face to face days
- Ethical and Legal issues including consent and capacity
- Upper and Lower Limb Assessment and Management of Injuries
- Statement writing
- Practical upper and lower limb assessment day
- Musculoskeletal disorders and medication for MSK injuries.
- “Red Dot” X-Ray Interpretation
This course is suitable for nurses and registered healthcare professionals working in acute and unscheduled care settings, such as emergency departments, walk-in clinics, urgent care centres, primary care or other community and first contact settings.
