Objectives

1. Provide physicians, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practiioners and paramedics with the opportunity to learn and practice infrequently used life-saving skills and skills not offered in the two-day CALS Provider Course.
2. Provide skills training to satisfy STAC education requirements for level 3 or 4 trauma certification.

Skills Taught

1. Cricothyrotomy
2. Needle thoracostomy for tension pneumothorax
3. Chest tube insertion, adult
4. Percutaneous pericardiocentesis
5. Helmet removal
6. Leg traction splint
7. FAST Exam: introduction to the use of ultrsound in trauma care

Accreditation: This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 3 prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. The Commission on Continuing Professional Development (COCPD)  has approved AAFP CME credit for this activity.  

 

For information about upcoming Trauma Module courses please, go to the Course Dates/Locations tab.

For additional information about the Trauma Module please, click open and read: Trauma Module Fact Sheet