Developed by the international Emergency Nursing Association (ENA), the seventh edition of the course is the premier course for hospitals and trauma centres worldwide. TNCC empowers nurses with critical thinking skills, and hands on scenario–based training for:
•Rapid identification of life-threatening injuries
•Comprehensive patient assessment
•Enhanced intervention for better patient outcomes
The course includes:
•A Systematic Approach of Initial Assessment
The first few minutes of trauma care are critical to achieve better patient outcomes. The A – I mnemonic and the Trauma Nursing Assessment will assist nurses in providing appropriate and early intervention.
•Hands-on Training Using both an Individual and Team Approach
Three Psychomotor skill stations offer nurses the opportunity to practice the systematic approach of the initial assessment in real life situations. The skill stations covered are Trauma Nursing Process, Airway and Ventilation, and Trauma Interventions.
COURSE DETAILS
•Date: Thursday, February 9, 2017 and Friday, February 10, 2017
•Time: 0830 to 1630 hr (both days)
•Location: Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, Auditorium A
TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is open to registered nurses who provide care to trauma patients (e.g., ED, ICU, etc.).
COURSE FEES
•$475.00
•ENAO members $400.00 (proof of current ENAO membership required)
COURSE MATERIALS
Pre-course material will be available for pick-up in Interprofessional Education (located in Medical & Academic Affairs, level 3 at TBRHSC). Pre-course material will be mailed to out-of-town participants.
