Trauma Nursing Core Course 9th Ed .(TNCC Provider) 2- Day Event

Day 1: 0730-1700

Day 2: 0800-1500

The program consists of various modes of instruction, including skill stations and interactive in-person. The framework of TNCC is based on the trauma nursing process (TNP), which is emphasized throughout the program. Classroom activities highlight critical concepts presented in manual and online modules to reinforce learning and the trauma nursing process. The skill stations involve applying the TNP to realistic patient scenarios to transfer learning which can be incorporated into nursing practice.

TNCC Provider Manual (included with registration) It is essential that all learners read the TNCC provider manual and complete the online modules and study guide prior to attending the TNCC program. This provides learners with a foundational understanding of the concepts that will be applied to scenario-based classroom activities. Chapter content is organized in a consistent format for ease of learning.

Each chapter will include the following:

• Objectives: Within each chapter, the objectives highlight core concepts and critical information that the learner will complete by the end of the chapter.

• Anatomy and Physiology: Most chapters provide a brief overview of anatomy and physiology for the convenience of the learner.

• Pathophysiology as a Basis for Assessment Findings: Pathophysiologic concepts related to the body’s response and associated assessment findings are highlighted.

• Selected Injuries: Life-threatening and more frequently occurring injuries associated with the particular system are presented.

• Nursing Care: The organization of nursing care is based on the nursing process principles of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation, and ongoing assessment. • Emerging Trends: This section presents evidence-based information and/or research-related concepts or approaches linked to trauma practice. At the time of publication, these concepts may or may not currently be considered or accepted as the standard of care, they are brought to nurses’ attention for discussion.

• Summary and References: Each chapter closes with chapter highlights and a complete list of references. The provider manual also includes an overview of the TNP process to assist learners in preparing for these sessions.

Target Audience

Participants must be an RN (recommended 6 months of bedside experience) and possess a current unrestricted nursing license to receive verification. LPNs and paramedics are eligible to attend all portions of the course except for the written and psychomotor evaluations. For this reason, they do not receive verification, but are awarded contact hours.

Contact Hours

The Emergency Nurses Association will award 19.5 contact hours to participants who complete the entire course. Non-RN health care providers working in the emergency care setting may attend this course; appropriate continuing education hours will be provided.

ADA Statement

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please advise the course director at the time of your registration if you have any disability requiring special materials and/or services.

Pre-Course Requirements:

The on-line modules must be completed prior to attending the class.

Day 1: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Registration ~ Welcome

Initial Assessment

Shock

Head Trauma

Abdominal & Pelvic Trauma

Thoracic & Neck Trauma

Spinal Cord & Musculoskeletal Trauma

Surface & Burn Trauma

Day 2: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Question ~ Answer

Pediatric Trauma

Traumaready

Disaster Management

TNP Testing

Trauma Nursing Process [TNP] skill stations are now taught on both days of the class!

Successful completion of the “TNP Skill Testing Station” is required on Day 2!

Post-Course Requirements: Completion of “written test” (on-line & open book format).

Cancellation Policy:

• Cancellations received 7 or more days prior to the first day of the course qualify for a partial refund of the registration fee; a $88.00 fee (to cover the cost of the provider manual & mailing fees) will be charged to the institution if cancellation occurs after the manual has been mailed.
• Cancellations within 7 days of class or no shows to the class will be charged a $50 fee (in addition to the $88.00 fee for manual/mailing fees). Substitute participants may be made with approval of the course director.
• “No shows” without prior contact with the Course Director are subject to forfeiture .
• Any substitutions for participants originally registered for this course must be pre-approved by the Course Director.
• Please email Dory ASAP with any concerns, questions, illness or other last minute issues. Timely communication is key!!