Description
This is a free sample of a Flexi CPD course, aimed at vet nurses in general practice
Module 1
Approach to the Trauma Patient
- Initial assessment
- Common injuries
- Stabilisation techniques
- Nursing considerations
Learning Objectives
By the end of this week, delegates should be able to:
- Describe the process of triage and initial assessment of the trauma patient in order to identify injuries
- List common injuries associated with trauma and explain how these can affect the patient including head trauma, uroabdomen, respiratory distress, wounds and fractures
- Discuss different stabilisation techniques which may be used in the emergency trauma patient
- Describe the nursing considerations for the trauma patient and how these can be implemented in the care plan
This free sample course will be available immediately following purchase, with unlimited lifetime access and will provide a total of 2 hours of CPD (UK), or 2 points (Australia and New Zealand).
Release date: Jan 2024
Speakers
Eleanor Haskey BSc(hons), VTS(ECC) VPAC A1, RVN
Senior ECC Nurse, Royal Veterinary College
Eleanor graduated in 2008 from the University of Bristol with an honours degree in Veterinary Nursing and Practice Administration. She worked as a branch head nurse in a mixed practice in the Midlands for 2 years before returning to the University of Bristol as senior ICU nurse, where she was responsible for the day to day running of the intensive care unit, triaging and assessing emergencies and providing care for critical patients. In 2014 Eleanor transferred to the emergency and critical care centre at the Royal Veterinary College. Eleanor gained the VTS(ECC) qualification in 2012, and she particularly enjoys trauma, seizures, ventilator cases and haematological disorders
CPD Hours
This online course is worth 2 hours of CPD.
A certificate will be available from the ‘My Courses’ section, for you to download and print, once you have completed the course. A permanent record of your total CPD hours will also be recorded in your account section.
AVNAT
Australia and New Zealand
The Australian Veterinary Nurse and Technician (AVNAT) Regulatory Council has allocated 2 AVNAT CPD points to this continuing education activity.
This course is also recognised by the New Zealand Veterinary Nursing Association (NZVNA) as providing 2 CPD points.
Levels
This course has been listed as ‘Introduction / Intermediate’ level
All of our courses are aimed at veterinary nurses in general practice, but everyone who works in the veterinary profession is very welcome to attend, whether you are a clinical receptionist, veterinary surgeon, student nurse or have been a qualified nurse for over 20 years!
The courses are not formally assessed for skill level, so the following CPD levels are just a rough guide to help you decide if a course may be more or less suitable:
Introduction
– maybe most suitable for qualified nurses in general practice approaching a new topic or looking for a refresher course
Intermediate
– maybe most suitable for qualified nurses in general practice along with referral / specialist nurses looking for a refresher course
Advanced
– maybe most suitable for referral / specialist nurses and highly experienced qualified nurses in general practice
Samantha Thomas –
Well written and easy to understand
Rated: Intermediate level
(Qualified RVN in general practice <5 years - UK)