Musculo-Skeletal Trauma (SNM2121/SNM3101)
For full details about this Continuing Professional Development Unit please see below:
Who is it for?This unit is suitable for health care practitioners working in environments that provide care for patients having sustained trauma to the muscle-skeletal system. |
Overview of content:
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What is it about?This unit is about the different types of injury that can be sustained to the neuro-musculo-skeletal system and the patho-physiology that may be associated with these. It also examines the different forms of assessment and resuscitation that may be required in the emergency care environment. |
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How does it enhance practice?This unit enhances practice by educating the practitioner of physical and psycho-social consequences of trauma and providing them with the necessary knowledge to make the required assessments and deliver safe and effective care. |
Overview of content:
Upper/lower limb injuries; Uncomplicated pelvic injuries; Wound care; Osteomyelitis; Orthopaedic emergencies; Neurovascular injury; Spinal injury; Consent/ethics of health care; Anatomy and physiology; X-ray interpretation; Fractures and bone healing.
Mode of Assessment:
Clinical competencies
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) Examination
Links to Professional/Academic Award:
BMedSci (Hons) Health and Social Care Studies (Acute, High Dependency and Critical Care)
Diploma in Acute and Critical Care
Credit:
20 credits at level 5 and 6 (diploma/degree)
Course Structure:
1 x study day over 10 weeks (10 in total)
Delivery Site
University of Sheffield - Central Campus
If successful in your application for the course you will receive a confirmation email with the exact details of the location of teaching, closer to the start date.
The School of Nursing and Midwifery based at Barber House, Glossop Road, Sheffield; opposite the Royal Hallamshire Hospital however teaching may take place across the University site. Please see a map below of the Central Campus. If you have any enquiries about the location of the teaching please contact the General Enquiry Line on 0114 222 2030.
Programme Leader/Contact Name:
Mark Limb
Tel: 0114 222 2051 Email: m.k.limb@sheffield.ac.uk