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Minor Injuries Online

Join our Advanced Practice Minor Injuries Online Course, designed for healthcare professionals looking to enhance their clinical skills in managing ... Show more
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E Learning Course

Aims: This course will develop your skills in assessing and treating musculoskeletal injuries in urgent and primary care settings.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, participants will:

  • Identify and manage a range of minor injuries, including fractures, soft tissue injuries, lacerations, burns, and head injuries, using advanced clinical reasoning.
  • Facilitate multidisciplinary collaboration in managing complex cases and effectively escalate care when required, ensuring a streamlined patient journey.
  • Educate patients on injury prevention, recovery, and self-care following minor injuries, promoting health literacy and improving patient outcomes.
  • Critically appraise current research and clinical guidelines on minor injuries and integrate findings into practice to improve care delivery.

Course Overview:

 Introduction to Minor Injuries in Advanced Practice

  • Overview of common minor injuries
  • Scope of practice in minor injuries for advanced clinicians
  • Legal and ethical considerations in advanced practice

Assessment and Examination of Minor Injuries

  • Clinical assessment skills
  • Use of diagnostic tools and imaging
  • Patient history taking and physical examination techniques
  • Red flag recognition and when to escalate care
  • Upper and Lower Limb Injuries
  • Head and C-Spine Injuries.

 Management of Musculoskeletal Injuries

  • Sprains, strains, fractures, and soft tissue injuries
  • Splinting, bandaging, and immobilisation techniques
  • Principles of fracture management in primary care

Wound Care and Lacerations

  • Principles of wound assessment
  • Infection control and wound healing principles

Burns and Scalds

  • Classification and severity of burns
  • Initial management of minor burns
  • When to refer to specialist care

 Head Injuries and Concussions

  • Assessment and grading of head injuries
  • Recognition of concussions and post-concussion syndrome
  • Immediate management and follow-up care

Practical Application and Case Studies

  • Case studies for clinical decision-making in upper lower limb injuries
  • Simulation of minor injury management scenarios
  • Peer discussion and reflection on practice

Evidence-Based Practice in Minor Injuries

  • Review of the latest research and guidelines
  • Implementing evidence into clinical practice
  • Safe discharge planning and patient education