Trauma Nursing

This program will provide you with a sense of confidence in nursing practice, which will help you grow personally and professionally”

During the nursing degree there is no broad and specific specialization in traumatology, as is the case with other specialties such as mental health or maternal and child health. In relation to the discipline of traumatology, only slight glimpses are offered and, if hospital internships are not performed in a traumatology department, the nurses finish their studies without the necessary knowledge to work in that department. 

The idea of this program arises precisely from this lack of adequate training, so that nursing practitioners can specialize in this area and work with the guarantee that what they are doing is right. The main objective of this program is to equip nurses with the best knowledge and practices in the trauma field.

The program consists of several modules, divided into different areas, with the most up-to-date advances on each topic, videos and different resources for the student to acquire the necessary training. 

It provides content from primary care to specialized care, including the emergency room, the hospitalization unit and the operating room; (the least known and most complex area) that will be approached in a holistic manner and with the collaboration of different specialists. It includes videos and clinical case studies.

The program is designed to provide online instruction that provides the student with all the theoretical and practical knowledge presented through high quality multimedia content, analysis of clinical cases prepared by experts, master classes and video techniques that allow the exchange of knowledge and experience. This program aims to maintain and update the skill level of its members, create protocols for action and disseminate the most important developments in the field. With online teaching, students can organize their time and pace of learning, adapting it to their schedules, in addition to being able to access the contents from any computer or mobile device.

Update your knowledge through this Professional Master’s Degree in Trauma Nursing”

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

• The development of clinical cases presented by experts in Trauma Nursing
• Its graphic, schematic and practical contents are designed to provide scientific and useful information on those disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• New developments in nursing care and intervention in the Trauma Service
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Algorithm-based interactive learning system for decision-making in the situations that are presented to the student
• Its special emphasis on evidence-based medicine and nursing research methodologies in the Trauma Service
• 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

This Professional Master’s Degree may be the best investment you can make when selecting a refresher program, for two reasons: in addition to updating your knowledge in Trauma Nursing, you will obtain a qualification endorsed by TECH Technological University"

The teaching staff includes professionals from the field of Traumatology, who bring their experience to this training program, as well as renowned specialists from leading scientific societies.

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 training program designed to train in real situations.

The design of the program is based on Problem-Based Learning, by means of which the nursing professional must try to solve the different practice situations that arise throughout the course. For this reason, you will be assisted by an innovative, interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts in the field of Traumatology with extensive teaching experience.

Increase your decision-making confidence by updating your knowledge through this Professional Master’s Degree"

Make the most of this opportunity to learn about the latest advances in Trauma Nursing and improve your patient care"

The structure of the contents has been designed by a team of professionals from the best hospitals and universities, aware of the relevance of current training to provide quality care to patients with trauma problems, and committed to quality teaching through new educational technologies.

This Professional Master’s Degree contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market”

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 Traumatic 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. Bone Trauma. Fractures in Adults 

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

2.7. Bone Trauma. 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. Vascular/Nerve 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. Pharmacological 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 Memory with the Biomechanics of the Spine
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. Infections of the Spine
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
7.9. 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 Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery 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 Spine 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. 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. Application of Pharmacological Treatments
10.2.2. Application 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 Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery Hospitalization

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