Head injury is a common presentation at Walk in Centres and Emergency Departments, and varies from the trivial to the life threatening. This course provides a structured approach to the head injured patient, using nationally approved assessment tools such as the Glasgow Coma Scale, NICE guidelines, and ALSG recommendations. Theory is interspersed with clinical examples, practical sessions, and discussions.
The course is designed for Emergency Nurse Practitioners (ENPs), Triage Nurses, Allied Health Professionals and Foundation Year Doctors working in an acute care setting. It will also be of use to sports medicine practitioners such as physiotherapists and paramedics.
"The tutor was clear, knew the subject and was very approachable. An excellent study day."
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"Fantastic teacher. Very knowledgeable."
Past course delegates
Review of anatomy
Mechanisms of head injury
Assessment of the head injured patient ABCDE, GCS, AVPU
NICE guidelines - primary and secondary care
Resuscitation and referral
Post injury care including return to sporting activities
Case scenarios
To confidently assess and treat the head injured patient in line with nationally approved guidelines.
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