Up-to-date yourself thanks to this program in Trauma Service Nursing and incorporate the latest technical and methodological advances in this area into your daily work"

Of the many existing clinical areas, Traumatology is one of those that has evolved most recently thanks to new technologies and the use of more precise techniques. As a result, patients now receive more accurate diagnoses, better treatment and a reduction in pain following surgery.

Faced with this reality, the nursing professional must update the approach and management of the patient in this specialty. For this reason, TECH has designed this Hybrid Master's Degree in Trauma Nursing, which offers you the most advanced and recent information in this area throughout one year. 

An intensive program, which will lead the graduate to deepen through multimedia didactic material on issues such as instrumentation in the main surgical techniques in orthopedics, degenerative diseases of the musculoskeletal system, the anatomical-physiological memory or biomechanics of the spine.

For this reason, the academic path of this program is developed in a first stage, where the graduate will have access to the most updated theoretical knowledge through an online teaching methodology. Once this phase is completed, the professional will enter an eminently practical and face-to-face stage in a prestigious clinical center.

A 3-week stay, where you will be able to apply the concepts shown in the syllabus, in a real health scenario and with patients in the area of Traumatology. During this period, the nurse will not be alone, as they will be tutored and accompanied by a specialized team, which is part of the center where the stay is carried out. An excellent opportunity to up-to-date your knowledge through a university degree at the forefront of the academic scene.

The in-person stay will allow you to carry out numerous practical activities in the field of Traumatology”

This Hybrid Master's Degree in Trauma Nursing contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• Development of more than 100 clinical cases presented by nursing professionals with expertise in Traumatology 
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Techniques in Assessment and Monitoring of the Trauma Patient 
• Comprehensive systematized action plans for the main the area of Traumatology injuries and pathologies
• Presentation of practical workshops on procedures, diagnosis, and treatment techniques in with trauma patients
• An algorithm-based interactive learning system for decision-making in the clinical situations presented throughout the course
• Practical clinical guides on approaching different pathologies 
• With a special emphasis on evidence-based medicine and research methodologies in Traumatology
• All of this will be complemented by theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection
• Furthermore, you will be able to carry out a clinical internship in one of the best hospital centers

This Hybrid Master's Degree will allow you to deepen in the latest developments in nutrition in trauma patients and surgical ischemia"

This Master's program, which has a professionalizing nature and Communication Management blended learning modality, is aimed at updating For Nursing professionals who perform their functions in aesthetic units, and who require a high level of qualification. The content is based on the latest scientific evidence and is organized in a didactic way to integrate theoretical knowledge into nursing practice. The theoretical-practical elements allow professionals to up-todate their knowledge and help them to make the right decisions in patient care.

The multimedia content developed with the latest educational technology will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive education program to learn in real situations. This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program.  For this purpose, the students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video systemcreated by renowned and experienced experts.

Get up to speed in a real environment thanks to the on-site internships you will have access to with this refresher program"

A highly competent teaching staff that will accompany you throughout the learning process"

This Hybrid Master's Degree in Trauma Nursing is structured in 10 specialized modules, through which the professional will be able to delve into issues such as traumatic pathologies of the elbow and forearm, mobilization of patients in different trauma processes, nursing care in infections of the locomotor system or the prevention and promotion of musculoskeletal health in the elderly.

In thanks to the Relearning system to reduce the long hours of study and memorization”

Module 1. Assessment and Diagnosis of the Trauma Patient for Nursing

1.1. Musculoskeletal Examination for Nursing
1.2. Medical History and Personal Interview

1.2.1. Medical History
1.2.2. Key Questions: Start, Duration, Frequency and Location
1.2.3. Main Symptoms in Traumatology

1.2.3.1. Inflammatory Process

1.3. Objective Examination for Nursing

1.3.1. Inspection of Body Alignment and Gait
1.3.2. Muscle Tendon Palpation
1.3.3. Examination of Reflexes
1.3.4. Active, Passive and Resisted Mobility

1.4. Nursing Assessment and Examination of the Scapulohumeral Girdle

1.4.1. Inspection
1.4.2. Mobility Assessment (Active, Passive and Resisted)
1.4.3. Palpitation
1.4.4. Specific Diagnostic Tests

1.5. Nursing Assessment and Examination of the Elbow, Wrist and Hand

1.5.1. Inspection
1.5.2. Mobility (Active, Passive and Resisted )
1.5.3. Palpitation
1.5.4. Specific Diagnostic Tests

1.6. Cervical and Thoracic Spine Assessment and Examination in Nursing

1.6.1. Inspection
1.6.2. Mobility (Active, Passive and Resisted )
1.6.3. Palpitation
1.6.4. Specific Diagnostic Tests

1.7. Assessment and Diagnosis of the Lumbar Spine and Pelvis for Nursing

1.7.1. Inspection
1.7.2. Mobility (Active, Passive and Resisted )
1.7.3. Palpitation
1.7.4. Specific Diagnostic Tests

1.8. Hip Assessment and Diagnosis for Nursing

1.8.1. Inspection
1.8.2. Mobility (Active, Passive and Resisted )
1.8.3. Palpitation
1.8.4. Specific Diagnostic Tests

1.9. Nursing Assessment and Examination of the Knee, Ankle and Foot

1.9.1. Inspection
1.9.2. Mobility (Active, Passive and Resisted )
1.9.3. Palpitation
1.9.4. Specific Diagnostic Tests

1.10. Neurological Examination

Module 2. Nursing Care in Trauma Pathology 

2.1. Cutaneous and Musculoskeletal Traumas 

2.1.1. Contusions and Trauma 
2.1.2. Contusions and Injuries 
2.1.3. Characterization of Scarring 
2.1.4. Nursing Care in Different Wounds 

2.2. Sprains and Dislocations 

2.2.1. Diagnosis and Classification 
2.2.2. Treatment Principles 
2.2.3. Main Complications 

2.3. Tendon Ruptures 

2.3.1. Diagnosis and Classification 
2.3.2. Treatment Principles 
2.3.3. Main Complications 

2.4. Amputations 
2.5. Burns 

2.5.1. Classification 
2.5.2. Treatment and Complications 
2.5.3. Nursing Care of Burns 

2.6. Trauma to the Bones. Fractures in Adults 

2.6.1. Diagnosis and Classification 
2.6.2. Treatment Principles 
2.6.3. Main Complications 

2.7. Trauma to the Bones. Fractures in Pediatrics 

2.7.1. Diagnosis and Classification 
2.7.2. Treatment Principles and Complications 

2.8. General Complications of Fractures 

2.8.1. Fat Embolism Syndrome 
2.8.2. Vasculonervous complications 
2.8.3. Thromboembolism 

2.9. Local Complications of Fractures 

2.9.1. Compartment Syndrome 
2.9.2. Delayed Consolidation and Vicious Consolidation 
2.9.3. Sympathetic Reflex Dystrophy 
2.9.4. Alteration of Longitudinal Bone Growth 
2.9.5. Avascular Necrosis 
2.9.6. Joint Stiffness, Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis and Periarticular Ossification 

2.10. Polyfractured and Trauma Patient 

2.10.1. Severe Trauma Assessment 
2.10.2. Post-traumatic Shock (hypovolemic, neurogenic, septic, cardiogenic) 
2.10.3. Nursing Care in the Different Types of Shock 

2.11. Principles of Immobilization 
2.12. Medical Treatment 

2.12.1. Calcium and Vitamin D 
2.12.2. Inhibition of Bone Formation. Bisphosphonates. Calcitonin. Raloxifen 
2.12.3. Bone Formation. Strontium Ranelate. Teriparatide 

2.13. Principles of Fracture Rehabilitation 

Module 3. Nursing Care in Non-Traumatic Pathology

3.1. Degenerative Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System

3.1.1. Arthrosis
3.1.2. Arthropathies

3.2. Metabolic and Autoimmune Diseases

3.2.1. Osteoporosis and Osteomalacia
3.2.2. Rheumatoid Arthritis

3.3. Mobility Limitations, Stiffness and Ankylosis
3.4. Neurological Lesions

3.4.1. Peripheral Nerve Injuries

3.5. Nerve Compression Injuries

3.5.1. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
3.5.2. Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

3.6. Infection in Traumatology

3.6.1. Most Frequent Infections in Traumatology
3.6.2. Diagnostic Methods and Classification of Infections
3.6.3. Treatment and Prophylaxis of Infection
3.6.4. Osteomyelitis
3.6.5. Nursing Care in Locomotor System Infections

3.7. Pain in Traumatology

3.7.1. Diagnosis and Classification
3.7.2. Treatment Principles
3.7.3. Nursing Care in Pain

3.8. Inflammation Processes

3.8.1. Inflammatory Process
3.8.2. Main Treatments
3.8.3. Nursing Care in the Inflammatory Process
3.9. Prevention and Health Education in Non-Traumatic Pathologies

3.10. Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Non-Traumatic Processes

Module 4. Trauma and orthopedic nursing in spine pathology.

4.1. Anatomic-physiologic Refresher Course with the Biomechanics of the Spinal Column.
4.2. Imaging and Diagnostic Techniques in the Spine
4.3. Spinal Trauma Pathology

4.3.1. General Information on Vertebral Fractures
4.3.2. Traumatic Instability of the Vertebral Column

4.3.2.1. Spinal Cord Injury. Evaluation and Management

4.4. Pathology of Disk Disorders and Degenerative Disc Disease

4.4.1. Herniated Disc. Adjacent Disc Syndrome
4.4.2. Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures
4.4.3. Canal stenosis
4.4.4. Ankylosing spondylitis

4.5. Deformities

4.5.1. Scoliosis
4.5.2. Spondylolisthesis
4.5.3. Hyperkyphosis
4.5.4. Hyperlordosis

4.6. Spinal Column Infections
4.7. Rheumatic Spinal Disorders
4.8. Surgical Navigation and Neurophysiological Monitoring
4.9. Spine Rehabilitation
4.10. Conservative Treatment of the Spine

Module 5. Trauma and Orthopedic Nursing in the Pathology of the Upper Limb 

5.1. Anatomical-physiological Refresher Course
5.2. Techniques of Diagnostic Imaging of the Upper Limb
5.3. Traumatic Pathology of the Scapulohumeral Girdle

5.3.1. Clavicle Fractures and Dislocations
5.3.2. Humeral Fractures
5.3.3. Rotator Cuff Tears and SLAP Tear

5.4. Traumatic Pathology of the Elbow and Forearm

5.4.1. Fractures of the Olecranon and Radial Head
5.4.2. Post-traumatic Stiffness

5.5. Traumatic Pathology of the Hand and Wrist

5.5.1. Metacarpal Fractures

5.6. Non-Traumatic Pathology of the Scapulohumeral Girdle

5.6.1. Glenohumeral Arthrosis
5.6.2. Subacromial Syndrome
5.6.3. Shoulder Instability

5.7. Non-traumatic Pathology of the Elbow and Forearm

5.7.1. Arthrosis

5.8. Non-traumatic Pathology of the Hand
5.9. Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation of the Upper Limbs
5.10. Nursing Care of the Patient with Upper Limb Injuries

Module 6. Trauma and Orthopedic Nursing in Lower Limb Pathology

6.1. Anatomical-physiological Refresher Course
6.2. Techniques of Diagnostic Imaging of the Lower Limb
6.3. Traumatic Pelvis and Hip Pathology

6.3.1. Pelvis and Hip Fractures
6.3.2. Hip Dislocation

6.4. Traumatic Pathology of the Lower Limbs

6.4.1. Fractures of the Femur, Tibia and Fibula
6.4.2. Ankle and Foot Fractures

6.5. Non-traumatic Pathology of the Lower Limbs

6.5.1. Coxarthrosis
6.5.2. Gonarthrosis

6.6. Pathology of the Extensor Apparatus

6.6.1. Anterior Cruciate Ligament
6.6.2. Posterior Cruciate Ligament

6.7. Pathology of the Ankle
6.8. Pathology of the Foot
6.9. Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation of the Lower Limbs
6.10. Nursing Care in Pathologies of the Lower Limbs

Module 7. Nursing care in Orthogeriatrics 

7.1. Nursing Assessment and Diagnosis in the Elderly

7.1.1. Assessment Scales in the Elderly

7.2. Special Considerations for the Elderly Population

7.2.1. Home and Residential Care
7.2.2. Drug use in the Elderly

7.3. Major Geriatric Syndromes

7.3.1. Constipation and Urinary Incontinence
7.3.2. Mild Cognitive Impairment and Acute Confusional State
7.3.3. Malnutrition
7.3.4. Depression

7.4. Major Geriatric Syndromes in Traumatology

7.4.1. Gait Disturbance (Orthopedics and Technical Aids)
7.4.2. Falling Syndrome
7.4.3. Immobilization Syndrome (Sarcopenia)

7.5. Prevention and Promotion of Musculoskeletal Health in the Elderly
7.6. Geriatric Surgical Patient

7.6.1. Prevention of Perioperative Complications in the Elderly Patient
7.6.2. Preparation for Intervention
7.6.3. Antithromboembolic Prophylaxis
7.6.4. Pathologies and Drugs Contraindicating Early Surgery

7.7. Postoperative Period in the Elderly in Traumatology

7.7.1. Anemia as a Prognostic Factor. Transfusion Saving Measures

7.8. Nursing Care in the Elderly with Traumatic Pathology

7.8.1. National Hip Fracture Registry

7.9. Nursing Care of the Elderly with non-Traumatic Pathology

7.9.1. Care Plans for the Orthogeriatric Patient
7.10. Principles of Physiotherapy in Geriatrics

Module 8. Traumatology and Orthopedic Nursing in Musculoskeletal Tumors

8.1. Oncology in Traumatology
8.2. Primary Bone Tumors, Bone-forming

8.2.1. Primary Malignant Tumors
8.2.2. Primary Intermediate Tumors
8.2.3. Benign Primary Tumors

8.3. Primary Bone Tumors, Cartilage-forming

8.3.1. Chondrosarcoma
8.3.2. Condroblastoma

8.4. Giant Cell Tumor

8.4.1. Malignant Giant Cell Tumor
8.4.2. Intermediate Giant Cell Tumor
8.4.3. Benign Giant Cell Tumor

8.5. Malignant Round Cell Tumors (Bone Marrow)
8.6. Vascular Tumours.

8.6.1. Malignant tumours
8.6.2. Intermediate Tumors
8.6.3. Benign Tumors

8.7. Malignant Soft Tissue Tumors
8.8. Benign Soft Tissue Tumors
8.9. Bone Metastases
8.10. Nursing Care in Oncologic Patients in Trauma Orthopedic Surgery

Module 9. Nursing Care in the Traumatology Operating Room

9.1. Asepsis and Antisepsis

9.1.1. Sterilization.

9.2. Patient Positioning in the TOC Operating Room

9.2.1. Surgical Positions
9.2.2. Key Aspects of Placing the Patient in Proper Surgical Positioning

9.3. Surgical Ischemia

9.3.1. Application Methods
9.3.2. Complications and Contraindications of Ischemia

9.4. Anesthesia in Traumatology

9.4.1. Patient Monitoring
9.4.2. Main Anesthetic Techniques in Traumatology

9.5. Materials Used in the Traumatology Operating Room

9.5.1. Biomaterials
9.5.2. Metals, Polymers and Ceramics
9.5.3. Principles of Surgical Cementation

9.6. Bone Grafts and Tissue Bank

9.6.1. Biological Bone Grafts
9.6.2. Synthetic Bone Grafts
9.6.3. Tissue Bank. Bone and Tissue Explant

9.7. Instrumentation in the Main Traumatologic Surgical Techniques

9.7.1. Basic Instruments in Traumatology
9.7.2. Instruments in Osteosynthesis. The Surgical Reduction of Fractures
9.7.3. Instrumentation in Minimally Aggressive Techniques

9.8. Instrumentation in the Main Orthopedic Surgical Techniques

9.8.1. Instrumentation in Arthroscopic Surgery
9.8.2. Instrumentation in Arthroplasty Surgery
9.8.3. Instrumentation in Spinal Surgery

9.9. Main Complications in the Trauma Operating Room

9.9.1. Complications of the Different Surgical Positions
9.9.2. Most Frequent Anesthetic Complications in the Trauma Operating Room
9.9.3. Bone Cement Implantation Syndrome

9.10. Nursing Care in Surgical Patients in Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery

9.10.1. Safe Surgery Program of the National Institute of Health

9.10.1.1. Surgical Checklist
9.10.1.2. Surgical Infection Project ZERO

9.10.2. Surgery in the Context of Covid-19 and Multidrug-Resistant Infections

Module 10. Nursing care in Trauma Hospitalization

10.1. Assessment of Hospitalized Patients in the Traumatology Unit
10.2. Multidisciplinary Treatment of Patients in the Traumatology Unit

10.2.1. Pharmacological Treatments
10.2.2. Use of Hot-Cold Therapies

10.3. Nursing Care for Postoperative Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery Patients

10.3.1. Nursing Care after Trauma Surgery
10.3.2. Nursing Care after Orthopedic Surgery
10.3.3. Nursing Care after Spine Surgery

10.4. Immobilization of Patients in the Different Trauma Processes

10.4.1. Safe Immobilization and Body Alignment Techniques
10.4.2. Effects of Immobilization
10.4.3. Assessment and Care of Patients in Splints and Casts
10.4.4. Assessment and Care of Patients with Skin and Skeletal Traction

10.5. Mobilization of Patients in Different Trauma Processes

10.5.1. Safe Mobilization Techniques
10.5.2. Lifting and Ambulation Techniques

10.6. Risk Assessment and Prevention of Pressure Ulcers in Trauma Patients

10.6.1. General Concepts about Pressure Ulcers (PU´s)
10.6.2. Most used Scales

10.7. Nutrition in Trauma Patients

10.7.1. Nutritional Assessment in Trauma Patients
10.7.2. Use of Nutritional Supplements

10.8. Rapid Recovery Program in Trauma Surgery

10.8.1. Rapid Recovery. (Fast-Track or Rapid Recovery)

10.9. Inpatient Care Safety

10.9.1. RNAO Best Practice Guidelines
10.9.2. Recommendations for what "not to do".

10.10. Standardized Care Plans in OTS Hospitalization

10.10.1. Standard Plan: Herniated Disc
10.10.2. Standard Plan: Hip Fracture
10.10.3. Standard Plan: Knee Prosthes

This Hybrid Master's Degree will allow you to expand your capabilities and skills in a comfortable and flexible way”