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Minor Injuries Management 26 27 28 March 2025

Minor Injuries course is to enhance the knowledge, skills, and confidence of healthcare professionals in the assessment, diagnosis, and management ... Show more
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Course Title: Minor Injuries Assessment and Management Course

Target Audience: Advanced Practitioners, Nurses, Paramedics, Pharmacists, and Allied Healthcare Professionals
Duration: 3 Days (Classroom-Based)
Delivery Mode: Interactive Lectures, Hands-On Practical Sessions, Group Discussions, and Case Studies

Time: 09h00 – 16h00.  Venue: Fulham, London, SW6 2TW

Course Overview

This hands-on Minor Injuries Course equips healthcare professionals with the skills to assess, diagnose, and managecommon minor injuries safely and effectively. Gain expertise in musculoskeletal injuries, burns, bites, head and spinal trauma, and develop critical clinical decision-making abilities, including red flag recognition and appropriate referrals.

Key Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will:

  • Develop skills in musculoskeletal injury assessment (upper & lower limb)
  • Recognise and manage red flags to ensure timely escalation
  • Develop practical skills in splinting, strapping & wound care
  • Manage burns, bites, head, and spinal injuries with confidence
  • Understand medico-legal documentation and ethical considerations
  • Write clear and structured medico-legal reports

Course Structure & Topics

Day 1: Head, Spine, Burns & Medico-Legal Aspects

🟢 Head & Spinal Injuries – GCS assessment, red flags, immobilization techniques
🟢 Burns & Bites – Classification, first aid, wound care, infection prevention
🟢 Legal & Ethical Considerations – Consent, documentation, duty of care
🟢 Medico-Legal Report Writing – Practical workshop on structured statements

Day 2: Upper Limb Injuries & Examination Skills

🟢 Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist & Hand – Anatomy, special tests, red flag indicators
🟢 Practical Examination Session – Hands-on practice using structured assessment sheets

Day 3: Lower Limb Injuries & Neurological Assessment

🟢 Hip, Knee, Ankle & Foot – Common injuries, range of motion tests, clinical signs
🟢 Neurological & Vascular Assessment – Dermatomes, reflexes, peripheral pulses
🟢 Final Practical Session & Course Wrap-Up

Assessment & Certification

📌 Certificate of Attendance upon course completion and certificate from accreditation company CPDUK
📌 Practical assessment through observation during hands-on sessions

Included Resources

📖 Minor Injuries Handbook
📋 Practical Skills Checklist
📊 Course Presentation Slides

💡 Who Should Attend?
Nurses, paramedics, pharmacists, allied health professionals & clinicians working in urgent care, primary care, or emergency settings who want to build confidence in managing minor injuries.

📅 Book Your Place Today! Gain essential minor injuries skills and advance your clinical practice.

Lecturer

Dorthe Swaby-Larsen

Dorthe Swaby-Larsen , ENP Lecturer/Practitioner

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Please email us for classroom and webinar dates.

This course is a classroom session in Central London. Email [email protected] to book in-house courses or for group bookings.