Course Purpose
Nursing knowledge is continually expanding. Biophysiologic,
psychologic and sociologic concepts contribute to knowledge, discovery
and evolution.
Advanced trauma nursing is based on physiologic principles and human responses to injury. The nurse applies the critical decision making process to optimally impact the outcome of critically injured patients.
The purpose of this course is to teach physiologic concepts, which strengthen the critical decision making skills of nurses who care for injured patients. To assure the most comprehensive approach; information is also presented encompassing trauma system development, ethical dilemmas, trauma team collaboration and interpersonal relationships, and the application of science to nursing practice.
The course, developed by an international faculty for the Emergency Nurses Association (USA), is conducted over a two day period and is taught by an elite nursing faculty who are specialists in their own areas of conceptual physiology and its application to assessment and management.
Course Content
- Collaboration/Relationships
- Oxygen/Ventilation
- Pain
- Mobility/Sensation
- Transport/Perfusion
- Tissue integrity
- Consciousness
- Critical decision making in Trauma Nursing
- Ethical decision making
- Application of Science to Practice
Course Participants
Participants must be registered nurses with current registration. The selection of the participants is at your discretion, however you need to remember that in negotiating a program you have agreed to have a minimum 16 participants in that program. Failure to meet that number will result in an account for the remaining number being forwarded to you. Smaller or larger participant numbers are possible but must be negotiated with the Executive Director of the Australian College of Emergency Nursing.
Other heath providers may audit the course by negotiation with ACEN and will only be given an inservice credit.
Verification of successful course completion will only be awarded to RN participants.
Course Completion
To successfully complete the optional verification of the course, participants must achieve passing scores on a case driven oral viva.
The Australian College of Emergency Nursing will award 20 inservice hours to participants who attend the entire course regardless of their performance during testing.
Course Materials
The comprehensive manual provides all the essential course material and should be thoroughly reviewed by the participants before the course. The participants should receive their manual 6 weeks prior to the course.
Fee
Participant Course Fee: $660.00 GST Inclusive
SPECIAL COURSE FEE FOR ACEN FINANCIAL MEMBERS ONLY
$605.00 financial member of ACEN GST Inclusive.
Please ensure that all of the completed forms and money are sent in the one envelope to the College so that the manuals can be distributed at the same time. This will allow for any problems with the distribution of the manuals to the participants being identified early. Completed applications and monies to be forwarded 8 weeks prior to the courses occurring to the:
Australian College of Emergency Nursing Ltd.
PO Box 598
Toongabbie NSW 2146
If you do not have the required number of participants and have to cancel the course within 8 weeks of the course there will be a cancellation fee of $500.00
Refund Policy
- Participants are not eligible for a refund once the manuals have been posted.
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Participants are not eligible for a refund for failure to attend the nominated course.
Special circumstances and course transfer may be considered on application to the Executive Director and must be received in writing before the course date.
Dates Of Program
Dates of the program are as negotiated by the Director of the CATN-11 program.
Venue
A lecture room is required that will comfortably seat the nominated number of participants with tables and chairs.
- Lecture room should be suitable for slide presentation
- Lectern
- Four, well lit and air-conditioned if possible, individual rooms similar to an examination room with desk or table and 2 chairs
- One (1) office sized room for use by the faculty with table and chairs
- Area for the participants to have morning and afternoon tea
- Access to restrooms
- Please make every effort to ensure that the venue can be maintained at a comfortable room temperature for the participants
Additional Requirements
- Morning and afternoon tea is to be provided by you according to program times. Tea and coffee to be available throughout the program.
- Information regarding food outlets to be made available to program participants.
- Security for equipment after hours.
- Garbage bags or instructions for disposal of waste.
- If suitable facilities are not readily available for participants to obtain lunch, then some arrangements for the provision of a suitable meal at the participants expense if necessary.
Equipment
- Laptop computer with A drive and CD rom capabilities
- Data projector
- Overhead projector
- VHS Video player
- Extension cord
- Power board
Accomodation
Accommodation is the responsibility of the College. However depending on the location of the course you may be asked to find out about suitable accommodation or alternative (eg. Nurse’s home) for the faculty within close proximity to the venue.
Additional Information
If you require any further information concerning the program or are having any difficulties in providing the required equipment or participant numbers please do not hesitate to contact us.
