Bringing world class trauma training to your local health education provider
The ETC was developed in response to the need for a multidisciplinary team focused trauma course for senior clinical staff. The course brings together all specialities regularly engaged in the initial reception of major trauma patients, to learn and teach together as a team. The course includes the technical and non technical skills required to optimise care of this group of patients.
Who will benefit:
This is a three-day course for senior clinicians. It is recommended that you have completed an ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) course prior to ETC.
Venue:
DREEAM, A Floor, West Block, QMC Campus, Derby Road, Nottingham. NG7 2UH
Start and finish times:
- Day 1 - 08:00 – 18:00 approx. followed by Course Dinner
- Day 2 - 08:00 - 18:00 approx.
- Day 3 - 08:00 - 14:00 approx.
Refreshments:
Lunch and refreshments provided
Notice:
Please be aware your reporting details will be sent via email from the ETC course lead approximately one week before the course.
We are always happy to hear from faculty requiring a place on future courses, please contact us stating full or IC level for more information.
Course Content
The course runs over 2.5 days and is predominantly practical based learning
Experienced faculty
All our faculty are senior clinical staff from multi disciplinary specialities. With a named mentor throughout the course, you will be well supported.
Simulation/Scenario
Based on small group working, 85% of our course is taught in Sim/scenario workshops, each focusing on specific areas related to trauma, and growing in complexity as the course progresses.
Assessment
Through a combination of continuous assessment throughout the course and summative assessment on the final day you will be assessed on technical skills, team membership and leadership. There is no written exam.
Course Dinner
Included in your course fee is a course dinner attended by all candidates and faculty, providing an opportunity to relax together as a team.
Mentors
Throughout the course you will be supported by a personal mentor. They will meet with you each day, and are there to support you.
ETC Manual
In preparation for your course, and for future reference, you will be provided with a course manual (online PDF).
Previous Course Attendees said:
"Fantastic course, run efficiently and effectively! Honestly want to convey my thanks to the whole team for all their support and organising such a fantastic course!"
"Loved that I had a mentor who was only dedicated to me. Enabled effective and timely feedback. Was nice that the candidates were asked to give team feedback regarding the course, the instructors, organisers and facilities. Thoroughly enjoyed the course. Challenged me and has made me a better practitioner. Would like to do future ETCs at DREEAM."
"Excellent course, would highly recommend to everyone involved in dealing with major trauma."
"Very good. The faculty were very helpful when the course was out of my skillset."
"As a TSP will definitely improve my role in a trauma from a nurse perspective."
"Excellent course in all ways!"
About applying for the course
This course is currently only offered to those on the national waiting list. To apply for this please register with ETCO here.
If you are ST5 or above, have completed ATLS and wish to find out more information about the course at Nottingham only, please contact us.
When you have been offered a place, you will be provided with a code to enable you to book and pay.
Faculty
We are always happy to hear from faculty requiring a place on future courses, please contact us stating full or IC level for more information.