IH55 The nuts and bolts of minor injuries in young people

Course summary

This very popular programme has been designed for school nurses and allied health professionals who want a study day that covers the essential principles of minor injury assessment and treatment for the paediatric patient. The course level can be easily varied, making it ideal for groups with mixed levels of expertise. A fun, interactive event.

Who should attend?

School Nurses
Practice Nurses

Cost

Course duration	Course CPD	In-house Course
1 day(s)	7 hour(s)	POA

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Aims / objectives

Attendees will

Be familiar with musculoskeletal (MSK) anatomy and joint function
Feel more competent in the assessment and treatment of minor head injuries
Develop an understanding of neck, upper and lower limb assessment
Practice examination skills on each other.
Gain a greater awareness of common MSK injuries
Be more confident in their ability to treat basic MSK injury.

Course programme

Head injuries assessment, treatment of wounds and aftercare
MSK anatomy of neck, upper and lower limbs
General neck and limb MSK assessment
Mechanisms of injury, when x-rays are needed
Common MSK injuries related to sports
Principles of MSK treatment
Decision making when to refer or treat using case histories

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TBA