Minor Injuries Course 5-7 March 2024

Course details

Date: 5-7 March 2023  
Time: 10h00 – 16h00            
Venue: Battersea, SW11 3UJ 
CPD Hours : 30 (Accredited by CPDUK)          
Session Type: Hybrid Course with Classroom and eLearning Modules

Course Summary

This 3 day classroom course is suitable for qualified healthcare professionals seeing and treating minor injuries in A&E, urgent care and primary care. Session explores assessment and treatment of upper and lower limb injuries with a focus on clinical decision-making, red flags and appropriate management.

Aims

1. Equip learners with an in-depth understanding of minor injury assessment, management, and documentation within the context of ethical and legal standards.
2. Offer a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills to ensure evidence-based, patient-centred care for common minor injuries.
3. Foster a holistic approach that integrates ethical considerations, practical examinations, and safety netting for optimal patient outcomes.

Objectives

Ethical and Legal Foundations: 

• • Understand the principles and implications of consent, capacity, and safeguarding in healthcare. 
  • Master the techniques of history taking and maintain accurate, clear, and efficient documentation 

History taking – Head Injuries and Wound Management s (Day 1): 

• • Undertake history taking in relation to minor injuries 
  • Conduct a systematic assessment and management of burns, distinguishing between different severity levels. 
  • Classify and apply appropriate wound dressings based on injury type. 
  • Implement evidence-based care for bites (insect, animal, human). 
  • Evaluate and manage head injuries, understanding potential complications. 

Eye and C-spine , and Upper Limb  (Day 2): 

1. • Recognize and treat C-spine minor injuries and be able to identify those that need onward referral. 
   • Consider   “Silver Trauma” principles in relation to injury assessment and management   
   • Able to triage and assess undifferentiated eye injuries and red eye complaints  
   • Undertake a systematic approach to eye examination and corneal emergencies  
   • Understand  the anatomy, assessment, and management of shoulder and other upper limb injuries. 

Upper and Lower Limb   (Day 3): 

• • Engage in practical upper limb examination sessions, utilising workbook guidance and an “OSCE-type” guide sheet. 
  • Diagnose and manage a range of hand disorders and injuries, from nail injuries to conditions like carpal tunnel and tenosynovitis. 
  • Understand the anatomy, assessment, and treatment of lower limb injuries, focusing on hip, knee, ankle, and foot injuries. 
  • Identify and manage strains, sprains, and common sports-related injuries. 

Safety, Education, and Patient-Centred Care 

• • Recognise red flags in minor injuries, ensuring patient safety and proper referral. 
  • Implement safety netting strategies and provide worsening care advice. 
  • Effectively educate patients on safe discharge, potential complications, and additional resources. 

What’s Included?

1. Audio presentations
2. 3 day  classroom course with expert lecturers
3. Handouts and booklets
4. 3 months access
5. Option to attend the practical plastering and suturing workshop at a discounted rate

***Optional Skills Portfolio – this is not a requirement of the course

Who should attend:

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.

Pre Requisites

• 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
• 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 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 

Lecturers

Dorthe Swaby-Larsen

Aneesah Peersaib