Trauma nursing

There are two core units in the course focusing on trauma nursing from injury to rehabilitation.

Trauma Nursing 1

This unit incorporates pathophysiology and foundational knowledge of trauma nursing to develop the skills necessary to care for trauma patients with a range of injuries.

Key areas of study include:

• Fundamental concepts in trauma care
• Trauma reception and resuscitation
• Pain and wound management in traumatic injuries
• Assessment and management of traumatic injuries, including burns

In addition, as a graduate student you will be immersed in learning opportunities designed to expand your skills in clinical decision making, critical thinking, problem solving and utilisation of evidence-based practice. You will also be introduced to core concepts associated with research, including literature searching, critique of contemporary research, advanced academic writing skills and referencing.

Trauma Nursing 2

This unit focuses on building fundamental knowledge and skills in the management of complex trauma care. It also enables you to develop proficiency in the knowledge of how allied health, trauma leadership and injury prevention/research improve care quality and patient outcomes.

Key areas of study include:

• Assessment and management of deterioration in the person with traumatic injuries
• Trauma care in the special and vulnerable populations
• Discharge planning and early rehabilitation in trauma care
• Delivering Trauma care in mass casualty events and natural disasters

Both units are 12 credit points. You can elect to study either Trauma Nursing 1 or Trauma Nursing 2 individually. On successful completion of both units you will be eligible to graduate with a Graduate certificate of advanced nursing.

Should you wish to undertake further study and progress toward a higher qualification, pathways exist for you to continue your education in a Graduate Diploma or Master of Advanced Nursing. Further information is available in the course handbook.