Trauma Overview

Course Title: Trauma Overview

Course Description: The Trauma Overview class provides a comprehensive exploration of trauma management principles and practices essential for healthcare professionals, first responders, and individuals involved in emergency medical services. This course aims to equip participants with the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to assess, stabilize, and manage traumatic injuries effectively.

Through a combination of theoretical instruction, practical demonstrations, and hands-on training, participants will gain insights into various aspects of trauma care, including the mechanisms of injury, primary and secondary assessments, hemorrhage control, airway management, spinal immobilization, and patient extrication techniques. Additionally, the course will cover the principles of triage and prioritization in mass casualty incidents, as well as the importance of effective communication and teamwork in trauma response scenarios.

Key topics covered in the Trauma Overview class include:

1. Anatomy and physiology of traumatic injuries

2. Mechanisms of injury and injury patterns